NMR Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

Number of signals in a spectrum indicates…

A

The number of hydrogen environments

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2
Q

The integration of a signal indicates…

A

The number of hydrogens in a given environment

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3
Q

The chemical shift tells us…

A

The type of hydrogen environment

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4
Q

The splitting pattern of a signal tells us…

A

n+1 = splitting pattern

Number of chemically different hydrogens + 1

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5
Q

What is the exception with OH?

A

Hydrogen with oxygen does not undergo coupling so always appears as a singlet

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6
Q

Why is TMS used for reference?

A

-inert so unlikely to react with the sample
-non toxic
-one peak
-far away from others
-low bp so easier to remove

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7
Q

Why is CDCl3 used as a solvent?

A

-no hydrogen
-polar and covalent molecule

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