Which Feature in the ¹H NMR Spectrum Provides Information About

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which feature in the ¹H NMR spectrum provides information about the relative numbers of hydrogen atoms of each type found in a compound?

• A) number of signals
• B) integration of signals
• C) splitting of signals
• D) chemical shift

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Definitions:

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