Consider the Following ¹H NMR to Answer the Following Question

question 27

Multiple Choice

Consider the following ¹H NMR to answer the following question.
-Refer to instructions. This compound is known to contain both a −C=O group and an −OH group. Based on this spectrum, this compound would be classified as:

• A) aromatic carboxylic acid
• B) aliphatic carboxylic acid
• C) carbonyl containing an alcohol functional group
• D) either a or b

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