The number of lines in the ESR spectrum of CD₃ is (the spin of D is 1) · ABC26IN1173

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Inorganic Spectroscopy · Topic: Inorganic Spectroscopy – General · Exam: CSIR NET JUNE 2014 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The number of lines in the ESR spectrum of $\mathrm{CD}_{3}$ is (the spin of D is 1 )

(a)1

(b)3

(c)4

(d)7

Answer

Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

The source book printed no answer; this one was worked out and checked — see the explanation.

Explanation

Three equivalent deuterons (I = 1): 2nI + 1 = 2 × 3 × 1 + 1 = 7 lines.

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