Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy measures the absorption of infrared radiation by the vibrating bonds in a sample.
Step 2: What it reveals
Each functional group absorbs at characteristic wavenumbers, so the spectrum shows which functional groups are present and the nature of their bonding.
Step 3: Compare the options
Crystal structure comes from X-ray diffraction, so (B) is wrong.
Option (D), absorption by functional groups and binding nature, is correct.
Final Answer:
FTIR gives information on functional group absorption and binding nature.
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