Chapter 16, Problem 51P

Compound A $\left(C_9{H}_{18}O\right)$ forms a phenylhydrazone, but it gives a negative Tollens’ test. The IR spectrum of A has a strong band near $1710c{m}^{-1}$. The broadband proton-decoupled ${}^{13}C$ NMR spectrum of A is given in Fig. 16.6. Propose a structure for A.

FIGURE 16.6 The broadband proton-decoupled ${}^{13}C$ NMR spectrum of compound A, problem 16.51. information from the dept ${}^{13}C$ NMR spectra is given above the peaks.