Nov 22, 2025
Experiment 38
Organoplatinum complexes made up the last experiment of the semester. This experiment was beneficial to me because I was able to practice both H-NMR and C-NMR after not using either for a while. I liked that I was able to practice NMR because it could be a useful skill to use throughout my career, and it is important that I at least know the basics of how it functions.
I struggled with the synergistic bonding exhibited by the platinum and alkene, but I tried to make it the focus of my report. My report's introduction discussed synergistic bonding (aka backbonding) as well as a brief background on how NMR functions. To support any conclusions drawn from the NMR spectrum, an IR spectrum was also taken.