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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 58c

For the following molecules, give the integration you would expect for the signal associated with the hydrogens at the labeled carbons. [Pay attention to the symmetry, or lack of symmetry, in the molecules.]
(c) Chemical structure with labeled carbons 1-4, featuring an oxygen and nitrogen atom in a five-membered ring.

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Identify the labeled carbons in the molecule. These are the carbons whose hydrogen signals you need to analyze.
Determine the number of hydrogen atoms attached to each labeled carbon. This will directly affect the integration of the NMR signal.
Examine the symmetry of the molecule. Symmetrical molecules may have equivalent hydrogens, which can simplify the integration process.
Consider the chemical environment of the hydrogens. Hydrogens in similar environments will have similar chemical shifts and may be integrated together.
Calculate the integration values based on the number of hydrogens at each labeled carbon. The integration is proportional to the number of hydrogens contributing to the signal.

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NMR Spectroscopy

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