Interpretation:
The structure of the product on the basis of mass spectra, IR and NMR data is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogenolysis reaction of benzyl alcohols results in the cleavage of the benzyl and oxygen bond. It may also involve group migration, which is usually carried out by the phenyl ring.
Infrared absorption bands indicate the
NMR data indicates the number and types of protons or carbons present in a compound based on the number of signals obtained in
The mass spectra of a compound indicate the molecular ion peak, which give the molecular mass of the compound.
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