The ¹H NMR Spectrum of a Compound with Formula C₇H₁₄O

question 20

Multiple Choice

The ¹H NMR spectrum of a compound with formula C₇H₁₄O shows a singlet at 9.2 ppm. Which one of the following is a possible structure for this compound?

• A) 2-methyl-3-hexanone
• B) 2-methylhexanal
• C) 2,2 -dimethylpentanal
• D) 2,2-dimethyl-3-pentanone
• E) None of these

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