How Would the Following Compounds Be Distinguishable Using IR and ¹H

question 44

Multiple Choice

How would the following compounds be distinguishable using IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy?

• A) The ¹H NMR spectrum of compound I will have two singlets.
• B) The C=O absorption in the IR spectrum of compound I will be at a higher wave number than that of compound II.
• C) The ¹H NMR spectrum of compound II will have one triplet at a chemical shift of about 4.
• D) The ¹H NMR spectrum of compound I will have two singlets AND the C=O absorption in the IR spectrum of compound I will be at a higher wave number than that of compound II.

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