Testosterone is an anabolic steroid; estradiol is the predominant female sex hormone. How can you discern between these two hormones by using NMR spectroscopy? I) number of ¹³C-signals
II) number of ¹H-signals
III) chemical shifts
IV) ¹H-signal splitting

Question

Testosterone is an anabolic steroid; estradiol is the predominant female sex hormone. How can you discern between these two hormones by using NMR spectroscopy?

I) number of ¹³C-signals
II) number of ¹H-signals
III) chemical shifts
IV) ¹H-signal splitting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To discern between testosterone and estradiol using NMR spectroscopy, we need to analyze the number of signals for both carbon and hydrogen atoms (I and II), chemical shifts (III), and signal splitting for hydrogen atoms (IV). Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Testosterone Is an Anabolic Steroid; Estradiol Is the Predominant Female