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Spin-Spin Coupling

The spin state of one nucleus perturbs the field felt by a neighbor through the bonding electrons (scalar/J coupling), splitting its signal into a multiplet. Coupling is mutual, transmitted through bonds not space, and normally observable over 2-3 bonds for 1H-1H.

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The spin state of one nucleus perturbs the field felt by a neighbor through the bonding electrons (scalar/J coupling), splitting its signal into a multiplet. Coupling is mutual, transmitted through bonds not space, and normally observable over 2-3 bonds for 1H-1H.

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