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Compound K displayed a strong band at $1680 \text{ cm}^{-1}$ in its IR spectrum. Its $^1H$-NMR spectral data are as follows: $\delta$ (ppm) 7.30 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.8 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.8 (septet, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 2.2 (s, 3H), 1.9 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 6H). The correct structure of compound K is

The correct answer is

1. IR Spectroscopy Analysis

The strong absorption band at $1680 \text{ cm}^{-1}$ in the IR spectrum is characteristic of a carbonyl group (C=O). This suggests the presence of a ketone or conjugated aldehyde functional group within compound K.

2. $^1$H-NMR Spectroscopy Analysis

The $^1$H-NMR data provides detailed information about the proton environments:

  • Aromatic Protons: Signals at $\delta$ 7.30 (doublet, 2H, $J=7.2$ Hz) and $\delta$ 6.8 (doublet, 2H, $J=7.2$ Hz) indicate a para-disubstituted benzene ring. The two doublets suggest two pairs of equivalent aromatic protons adjacent to each other.
  • Methyl Group: A singlet signal at $\delta$ 2.2 (3H) points to a methyl group ($\text{CH}_3$) without adjacent non-equivalent protons. This is consistent with an acetyl group ($-\text{COCH}_3$) attached to the aromatic ring.
  • Isopropyl Group: Signals at $\delta$ 3.8 (septet, 1H, $J=7.0$ Hz) and $\delta$ 1.9 (doublet, 6H, $J=7.0$ Hz) are characteristic of an isopropyl group $(-\text{CH}(\text{CH}_3)_2)$. The septet corresponds to the methine proton ($-\text{CH}-$), and the doublet corresponds to the six protons of the two methyl groups ($(\text{CH}_3)_2$). The matching coupling constants ($J=7.0$ Hz) confirm this assignment.

3. Structure Determination

Combining the spectral evidence:

  • The IR data indicates a carbonyl group.
  • The NMR data reveals a para-disubstituted aromatic ring, a methyl group, and an isopropyl group.
  • The most plausible structure fitting all these features is 4-Isopropylacetophenone. This structure contains:
    • A carbonyl group (ketone) consistent with the IR peak.
    • An acetyl group ($-\text{COCH}_3$), which explains the methyl singlet (though the chemical shift is slightly lower than typical).
    • An isopropyl group $(-\text{CH}(\text{CH}_3)_2)$ attached to the aromatic ring, explaining the septet and doublet signals.
    • The para-substitution pattern matches the aromatic proton signals.

Option C represents the structure of 4-Isopropylacetophenone.

4. Conclusion

The spectral data, including the IR absorption and the detailed $^1$H-NMR signals (aromatic protons, methyl singlet, isopropyl septet and doublet), strongly support the structure shown in Option C.

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