| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.sl.TZ1.28 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | State | Question number | 28 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What can be determined about a molecule from the number of signals in its 1H\(\,\)NMR spectrum?
A. Bonds present
B. Molecular formula
C. Molecular mass
D. Number of hydrogen environments
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
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Syllabus sections
Core » Topic 11: Measurement and data processing » 11.3 Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds
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