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The simulated spectra obtained from density functional theory (DFT) calculations exhibit a remarkable match with the experimental spectra. The description of the experimental band profiles improves as the number of molecules considered in the theoretical model increases, from monomers to trimers. This highlights the significance of incorporating non-covalent interactions, encompassing classical NH\u00b7\u00b7\u00b7N, N\u2013H\u00b7\u00b7\u00b7O, as well as C\u2013H\u00b7\u00b7\u00b7N and C\u2013H\u00b7\u00b7\u00b7O hydrogen bond contacts, to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the system. A distinct scenario emerges when considering optical vibrational techniques, infrared and Raman spectroscopy. In these instances, the monomer model provides a reasonable description of the experimental spectra, and no substantial alterations are observed in the simulated spectra when employing dimer and trimer models. 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