Understanding IR Spectrum: The Role of Transmittance and Absorption

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The discussion focuses on the interpretation of the infrared (IR) spectrum, specifically the relationship between transmittance and absorption. It establishes that the percentage of transmittance is inversely related to the percentage of absorption, meaning higher transmittance corresponds to lower absorption. The participants highlight that despite the greater number of C-H bonds in a molecule, the C=O bond exhibits higher intensity in absorption due to its stronger dipole moment, which leads to more significant interaction with IR radiation.

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In the above diagram, what does the % of transmittance means?
I know the % of transmittance is the reverse of % absorption, but there are more C-H bond per molecule than C=O, why the intensity for C=O is higher(higher absorption)? I really have no clues!
 
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