Textbook Question
Draw the signal for the following multiplicities. What is the ratio of peaks within each signal?
(c) quartet
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect
1H NMR:Spin-Splitting Patterns
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Textbook Question
Draw the signal for the following multiplicities. What is the ratio of peaks within each signal?
(e) sextet
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Understand the concept of multiplicity in NMR spectroscopy: Multiplicity refers to the splitting pattern of a signal in an NMR spectrum, which is determined by the number of neighboring hydrogen atoms (n) according to the n+1 rule.
Identify the number of neighboring hydrogens: For a sextet, the multiplicity indicates that there are 5 neighboring hydrogens (n = 5), since a sextet is n+1 = 6.
Determine the ratio of peaks: The ratio of peaks in a multiplet is determined by Pascal's triangle. For a sextet, the ratio of peaks is 1:5:10:10:5:1.
Draw the signal: A sextet will have six peaks with the intensity ratio of 1:5:10:10:5:1. This means the outermost peaks are the smallest, and the middle peaks are the largest.
Visualize the signal: When drawing the sextet, ensure that the spacing between the peaks is consistent, and the height of each peak corresponds to the ratio determined in the previous step.
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Key Concepts
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NMR Multiplicity
NMR multiplicity refers to the splitting of NMR signals into multiple peaks due to spin-spin coupling between non-equivalent hydrogen atoms. The number of peaks in a signal is determined by the n+1 rule, where n is the number of neighboring hydrogen atoms. Understanding multiplicity is crucial for interpreting NMR spectra and identifying molecular structures.
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Sextet in NMR
A sextet in NMR spectroscopy is a signal split into six peaks. This occurs when a hydrogen atom is coupled with five equivalent neighboring hydrogen atoms (n=5), resulting in a 6-peak pattern. The intensity ratio of these peaks typically follows Pascal's triangle, specifically 1:5:10:10:5:1 for a sextet, reflecting the statistical distribution of spin states.
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Pascal's Triangle in NMR
Pascal's Triangle is used in NMR to predict the relative intensities of peaks in a multiplet. Each row of the triangle corresponds to the coefficients of the binomial expansion, which represent the intensity ratios of the peaks. For example, a sextet's intensity ratio is derived from the sixth row, providing a clear pattern for interpreting complex splitting in NMR spectra.
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