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The presence of a functional group in an organic compound can be studied by using

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The presence of a functional group in an organic compound can be studied by using
  1. Chromatography
  2. IR Spectroscopy
  3. Mass Spectroscopy
  4. X-Ray diffraction

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Correct answer: B - IR Spectroscopy
IR spectroscopy detects characteristic vibrational frequencies of bonds, such as C=O, O-H, and N-H, so it identifies functional groups.

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