UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2018 · Mains Paper II
Q12(b). NMR separation at a different field
Question
The two methyl resonances of methyl acetate, CH₃COOCH₃, are 320 Hz apart at 200 MHz. Find their separation at 500 MHz.
Answer in brief
The separation is 800 Hz.
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All parts of Question 12
- 12(a) Infrared-active molecules5 marks
- 12(b) NMR separation at a different field5 marks
- 12(c) Trinitrobenzene proton spectra5 marks
- 12(d) Carbonyl electronic transitions5 marks