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Infrared spectroscopy identifies functional groups by:

A Mass fragmentation
B Absorption of IR radiation at characteristic frequencies corresponding to bond vibrations
C UV absorption
D Nuclear spin changes

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

IR: each functional group absorbs at characteristic wavenumbers (C=O ~1700, O-H ~3300-3500, N-H ~3300). Fingerprint region is unique.

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