UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2017 · Mains Paper III
Q10(b). NMR signal counting
Question
Count proton and carbon NMR environments in (I) azulene and (II) naphthalene.
Answer in brief
Azulene: five ¹H and six ¹³C environments. Naphthalene: two ¹H and three ¹³C environments.
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All parts of Question 10
- 10(a) Halogen isotope clusters10 marks
- 10(b) NMR signal counting10 marks
- 10(c) Hydroxyketone structure10 marks