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6. A compound with molecular formula C5H12O2 displays the following IR, 1HNMR and 13CNMR spectra. Propose a structure for this compound. IR: 1200cm-1

Name: 6. A compound with molecular formula C5H12O2 displays the following IR, 1HNMR and 13CNMR spectra. Propose a structure for this compound. IR: 1200cm-1
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Description: 6. A compound with molecular formula C5H12O2 displays the following IR, 1HNMR and 13CNMR spectra. Propose a structure for this compound. IR: 1200cm-1

          6. A compound with molecular formula C5H12O2 displays the following IR, 1HNMR and 13CNMR spectra. Propose a structure for this compound. IR: 1200cm-1

6. A compound with molecular formula C5H12O2 displays the following IR, 1HNMR and 13CNMR spectra. Propose a structure for this compound. IR: 1200cm-1

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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02/07/2023

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The degree of unsaturation (DU) can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{DU} = \frac{2C + 2 - H}{2} \] \[ \text{DU} = \frac{2(5) + 2 - 12}{2} = \frac{10 + 2 - 12}{2} = 0 \] This indicates that the compound has no double bonds, triple bonds, or rings. Show more…

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