A compound with the molecular formula C10H10O4 produces a 1H NMR spectrum that exhibits only two signals, both singlets. One sig

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A compound with the molecular formula C10H10O4 produces a 1H NMR spectrum that exhibits only two signals, both singlets. One sig

nal appears at 3.9 ppm with a relative integration value of 79. The other signal appears at 8.1 ppm with a relative integration value of 52. Draw the structure of this compound.

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Kamila [148] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-25T01:50:43+03:00

Answer:

The attached figure shows the structure of dimethyl terephthalate.

Explanation:

Dimethyl terephthalate is a compound whose formula is C6H4 (COOCH3) 2. It is a diester produced from terephthalic acid and methanol. It is characterized by being a white solid. Another method for the preparation is from p-xylene and methanol, which is characterized by having an oxidation and an esterification.