For the Following Compound How Many Different Signals Would You

question 139

Multiple Choice

For the following compound how many different signals would you see in the proton NMR? (Assume that you can see them all.)

• A)4
• B)5
• C)6
• D)7

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Definitions:

Molecular Formula

A representation of the number and type of atoms in a molecule using symbols and numerical subscripts.

2s Orbitals

2s orbitals are spherical regions around the nucleus of an atom where there is a high probability of finding an electron, belonging to the second energy level.

2p Orbitals

Refers to the second energy level p orbitals in an atom, encompassing three degenerate orbitals (px, py, pz) shaped like dumbbells and oriented perpendicularly to each other.

Protons

Positively charged particles found within the nucleus of an atom, integral to the chemical identity and properties of an element.