Carbon NMR

Carbon NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) is a technique used by chemists to study molecules by examining the environment of carbon atoms within a compound. When placed in a strong magnetic field and exposed to specific radio waves, carbon nuclei behave differently depending on their surrounding atoms and bonding structures. This results in a spectrum that reveals information about how many different types of carbon environments exist and their relative positions. Carbon NMR helps scientists determine the structure of organic molecules, providing detailed insights into their composition without destructive testing.