15.6a Interpreting NMR Example 1 | Organic Chemistry
TLDRThe video script presents a detailed walkthrough of interpreting NMR spectra to determine the structure of a compound, specifically C3H7Cl. The process begins with calculating the degrees of unsaturation, revealing no double or triple bonds or rings in the molecule. Using the given molecular formula, the video focuses on the carbon-13 NMR and proton NMR spectra, which show two signals each, indicating symmetry in the molecule. The integration ratio of hydrogens (6:1) and the chemical shifts provide crucial clues. The analysis leads to the identification of an isopropyl group and a hydrogen adjacent to the electronegative chlorine atom. The splitting patterns in the NMR spectra confirm the structure, which is ultimately determined to be 2-chloropropane. The video offers an insightful look into the application of NMR spectroscopy in structural elucidation, highlighting a common approach to interpreting alkane regions and emphasizing the importance of symmetry and electronegativity in molecule structure determination.
Takeaways
- 🧪 The compound C3H7Cl is analyzed using NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure.
- 🔍 Degrees of unsaturation (or hydrogen deficiency index) is calculated to be zero, indicating no double or triple bonds, rings, or cycloalkanes in the compound.
- 📊 The carbon-13 NMR shows two signals, suggesting symmetry or free rotation that reduces the number of unique environments for the carbons.
- 📉 The chemical shift in the proton NMR indicates the presence of a hydrogen atom next to an electronegative atom, which is identified as chlorine in this case.
- 🔢 Integration in the proton NMR reveals a 6:1 ratio of hydrogens, which corresponds to the total number of hydrogens in the molecule.
- 🔬 Starting analysis from the end of the carbon chain is recommended, often identifying methyl groups that typically end the chain.
- 🌟 A multiple of three in hydrogen equivalent signals is common for methyl groups, which in this case is a 6H signal indicating two equivalent methyls.
- 🤔 Two equivalent methyl groups often result from free rotation around a single carbon or from a symmetrical molecular structure.
- 💡 The splitting pattern in the NMR (a doublet) suggests that the neighboring carbon has one hydrogen (neighbors plus one equals the number of peaks).
- 🔗 The remaining signal with one hydrogen is identified, and it is deduced to be adjacent to the chlorine atom, which forms only one bond due to its seven valence electrons.
- 📝 The final structure determined from the NMR data is 2-chloropropane, highlighting how NMR can provide detailed structural information about a molecule.
Q & A
What is the molecular formula given for the compound in the script?
-The molecular formula given for the compound is C3H7Cl.
What does the term 'degrees of unsaturation' or 'hydrogen deficiency index' refer to in the context of the script?
-The 'degrees of unsaturation' or 'hydrogen deficiency index' refers to a calculation that helps determine the presence of double bonds, triple bonds, or rings within a molecule. In this case, the index is zero, indicating no such structures are present.
How many signals are there in the carbon 13 NMR spectrum mentioned in the script?
-There are two signals in the carbon 13 NMR spectrum.
What does the presence of two signals in the carbon 13 NMR spectrum suggest about the compound's structure?
-The presence of two signals suggests that there are only two distinct environments for the carbon atoms in the compound, indicating some degree of symmetry or equivalent environments due to free rotation.
What is the significance of the chemical shift values in the proton NMR spectrum?
-The chemical shift values in the proton NMR spectrum indicate the environment of the hydrogen atoms. A shift downfield (greater than 3 ppm) suggests proximity to an electronegative atom, such as chlorine in this case.
What is the ratio of hydrogens given by the integration in the proton NMR spectrum?
-The ratio of hydrogens given by the integration in the proton NMR spectrum is six to one.
How does the speaker recommend starting to interpret the alkane region of the spectrum?
-The speaker recommends starting with the end of a chain, often looking for methyl groups, as they are typically bonded to fewer other pieces and can help in assembling the structure.
What is the typical arrangement of hydrogens in an isopropyl group?
-An isopropyl group typically has six equivalent hydrogens, which are part of two equivalent methyl groups.
What does the splitting pattern of a doublet in the proton NMR spectrum indicate?
-A doublet splitting pattern indicates that the hydrogen atom is adjacent to one other hydrogen atom (neighbors plus one equals the number of peaks).
How many hydrogen neighbors does the carbon with the single hydrogen signal have, according to the script?
-The carbon with the single hydrogen signal has six hydrogen neighbors.
What is the final determined structure of the molecule based on the script?
-The final determined structure of the molecule is 2-chloropropane.
What is the role of the chlorine atom in the structure of the molecule?
-The chlorine atom, having seven valence electrons, forms a single bond with one of the carbon atoms in the molecule, contributing to its overall structure.
Outlines
🧪 Interpreting NMR Spectra for C3H7Cl Structure
The paragraph begins with an introduction to interpreting NMR spectra to determine the structure of a compound, specifically C3H7Cl. The presenter provides both carbon-13 and proton NMR spectra and explains the importance of calculating the degrees of unsaturation to understand the compound's structure. It is determined that there are no double or triple bonds, or rings present in the molecule. The carbon-13 NMR shows two signals, indicating two different environments for the carbon atoms, while the proton NMR reveals two signals, one of which is adjacent to the electronegative chlorine atom. The integration ratio of hydrogens is given as six to one, which corresponds to the total number of hydrogens in the molecule. The summary emphasizes the strategy of identifying methyl groups in the alkane region of the spectrum and using this information to piece together the molecular structure. The paragraph concludes with the successful determination of the compound's structure as 2-chloropropane.
📚 Final Structure Determination: 2-Chloropropane
The second paragraph confirms the structure of the molecule as 2-chloropropane, which is derived from the analysis of the NMR spectra in the previous paragraph. It serves as a conclusion to the process of interpreting the NMR data and highlights the outcome of the structural determination. The structure is identified as a simple alkane with a chlorine atom substituent, which was deduced from the chemical shifts, signal multiplicity, and integration of the NMR signals.
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Keywords
💡NMR Spectra
💡Degrees of Unsaturation
💡Carbon-13 NMR
💡Proton NMR
💡Chemical Shift
💡Integration
💡Alkane Region
💡Methyl Groups
💡Splitting
💡Electronegative Atom
💡Isopropyl Group
Highlights
The task is to interpret NMR spectra for a compound with the formula C3H7Cl.
The molecular formula is provided, which is helpful for the interpretation.
Calculation of the degrees of unsaturation reveals zero, indicating no double or triple bonds and no rings in the compound.
The carbon-13 NMR shows two signals, suggesting symmetry or free rotation in the molecule.
Both carbon signals are in the alkane region, with one more deshielded due to proximity to chlorine.
The proton NMR shows two signals, with one indicating a hydrogen next to an electronegative atom like chlorine.
The integration ratio of hydrogens is six to one, which matches the total number of hydrogens in the molecule.
Starting the alkane region analysis from the end of the chain is recommended for easier interpretation.
Methyl groups are often found at the ends of alkane chains and are identified by a multiple of three in hydrogen count.
A 6H signal suggests the presence of two equivalent methyl groups in the molecule.
The splitting pattern in the proton NMR, a doublet, indicates one neighboring hydrogen.
A single hydrogen signal is found, which is adjacent to the electronegative chlorine atom.
Counting peaks in the NMR helps confirm the number of neighboring hydrogens.
The chlorine atom, with seven valence electrons, forms only one bond in the molecule.
The structure of the molecule is deduced to be 2-chloropropane, which came together relatively easily.
The process described is a common approach for interpreting NMR spectra, though more complex structures may require additional steps.
The importance of symmetry and free rotation in reducing the number of signals in the NMR spectra is emphasized.
Integration and splitting patterns in NMR are key to determining the structure of the molecule.
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