The correct structure of the compound based on the following characteristic spectral data isIR: $1736\,\mathrm{cm}^{-1}$$^{1}\mathrm{H}$ NMR: $\delta$ 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.32 (t, 2H), 2.25 (t, 2H), 1.85-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.62 (m, 2H)$^{13}\mathrm{C}$ NMR: $\delta$ 174.0, 51.0, 32.9, 32.9, 32.8, 31.0, 23.0
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Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
The OMe protons (1) appear as a singlet at 3.59 ppm.The $\mathrm{CH_{2}}$ protons (3 and 4) appear as multiplets.The $\mathrm{CH_{2}}$ protons (2 and 5) appear as triplets.