Table 3.
Table showing frequencies visible in the spectra and their possible functional groups in FTIR before and after degradation of kerosene.
| Serial number | Frequency | Bond | Functional group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before degradation | |||
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| 1 | 3444.87 3417.86 3390.86 |
N H stretch O-H stretch, H bonded |
Primary and secondary amines, amides Alcohols, phenols |
| 2 | 3251.98 | N H stretch C≡C H:CH stretch |
Primary and secondary amines, amides |
| 3 | 2856.58 | C H stretch O H stretch |
Alkanes Carboxylic acids |
| 4 | 1641.42 | C=C stretch N H bend |
Alkenes Primary amines |
| 5 | 1629.85 | N H bend C=C stretch |
Primary amines Alkenes |
| 6 | 1402.25 | C C stretch (in ring) | Aromatics |
| 7 | 1093.64 | C N stretch | Aliphatic amines |
| 8 | 989.48 | =C H bend | Alkenes |
| 9 | 621.08 | C Cl stretch C≡C H:C H B end |
Alkyl halides Alkynes |
| 10 | 534.28 | C Br stretch | Alkyl halides |
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| After degradation | |||
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| 1 | 3442.94 | O H stretch, H bonded | Alcohols, phenols |
| 2 | 3174.83 | O H stretch | Carboxylic acids |
| 3 | 1641.42 | C=C stretch N H bend |
Alkenes Primary amines |
| 4 | 1629.85 | N H bend | Primary amines |
| 5 | 1400.32 | C C stretch (in ring) | Aromatics |
| 6 | 1091.71 | C O stretch | Alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, and ethers |
| 7 | 991.41 | =C H bend | Alkenes |
| 8 | 866.04 | N H wag | Primary and secondary amines |
| 9 | 621.08 | C Cl stretch | Alkyl halides |
| 10 | 532.35 | C Br stretch | Alkyl halides |