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Ch. 15 - Structural Identification 2: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 14, Problema 50b

Assign each signal in the ¹³C NMR spectra to the molecule shown.
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Begin by examining the molecular structure provided. Identify the different types of carbon environments present in the molecule. Each unique carbon environment will correspond to a distinct signal in the ¹³C NMR spectrum.
Consider the hybridization of each carbon atom. Carbons can be sp³, sp², or sp hybridized, and this affects their chemical shift in the NMR spectrum. Typically, sp³ hybridized carbons appear at lower chemical shifts, while sp² and sp hybridized carbons appear at higher chemical shifts.
Look for symmetry in the molecule. Symmetrical molecules may have equivalent carbon atoms that produce the same signal in the NMR spectrum. Identify any such equivalent carbons.
Consider the electronegativity of atoms or groups attached to each carbon. Electronegative atoms or groups can deshield the carbon, causing its signal to appear at a higher chemical shift. Analyze the proximity of each carbon to electronegative atoms or groups.
Finally, match each carbon environment to the corresponding signal in the ¹³C NMR spectrum based on the chemical shift values. Use known chemical shift ranges for different types of carbon environments to make these assignments.

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