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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

In ¹H NMR, what does the n+1 rule describe?
Options
A Integration values
B Chemical shift ranges
C Multiplicity (splitting) based on number of neighboring protons
Correct Answer
D Coupling constants
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The n+1 rule: a proton with n equivalent neighboring protons is split into (n+1) peaks (e.g., a triplet with two neighbors).

Hint

Number of peaks = neighbors + 1.

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