UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2019 · Mains Paper III
Q10(b). Acetylacetone proton NMR
Question
Predict the ¹H NMR spectrum of acetylacetone with approximate chemical shifts.
Answer in brief
Both keto and enol signals can occur; their relative areas depend on solvent and temperature.
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CoversAcetylacetone proton NMRTautomerism and spectroscopy
All parts of Question 10
- 10(a) Chlorinated allylic structure10 marks
- 10(b) Acetylacetone proton NMR5 marks
- 10(c) Activated Hofmann elimination5 marks
- 10(d) Frost circles and aromaticity10 marks