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The chemical shift of a proton in nuclear magnetic resonance arises from

  • A.shielding by the surrounding electrons
  • B.coupling to neighbouring nuclear spins
  • C.the natural abundance of the isotope
  • D.the rate of relaxation of the excited spin

Answer: A

Correct answer: shielding by the surrounding electrons

The electrons around a nucleus circulate in the applied field and generate a small opposing field, so the nucleus experiences slightly less than the applied strength and resonates at a slightly different frequency. The extent of that shielding depends on the electron density, and hence on the chemical environment - which is why the shift identifies the group. Coupling to neighbouring spins is the separate phenomenon that splits the signal.

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