A Compound with the Molecular Formula C₅H₁₂O Produces Only Two $^{13}C NMR$

question 51

Essay

A compound with the molecular formula C₅H₁₂O produces only two singlets in the ¹H NMR spectrum.
a) Propose a structure for this compound.

b) How many signals would be present in the $^{13}C NMR$ for this structure?

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