 .
The peak is a triplet,
indicating that it corresponds to a CH2. The chemical shift
(d 80) suggests that the CH2 is
adjacent to an electron-withdrawing group, such as an oxygen, and may
be further shifted due to steric effects.
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O - CH2-
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The peak is a quartet,
indicating that it corresponds to a CH3 group. The chemical
shift (d 54) suggests that the CH3
is adjacent to an electronegative atom (i.e., oxygen). Note that there
are only two peaks in the spectrum, but there are four carbons in the
molecular formula.
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O - CH3
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Analysis : Molecular formula and index of hydrogen deficiency
C4H10O2
The index of hydrogen
deficiency is zero
(no double bonds or rings).
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Interpret
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d
(ppm)
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Multiplicity
(n + 1)
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Indicating
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80
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triplet
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O - CH2 -
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54
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quartet
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O - CH3
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The 13C NMR has
two peaks, a quartet at d 54 (a CH3)
and a triplet at d 80 (a CH2).
Since the molecule has four carbons and only two 13C NMR
peaks, there must be symmetry. Both peaks are in the regions where carbons
next to electronegative atoms occur (oxygen).
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10 Best Restaurants in Chinatown Singapore
Where to eat in Chinatown Singapore
Chinatown Singapore has an excellent variety of restaurants, ranging
from outdoor diners where you can sample some of the city’s best street
food to places that frequently make lists of the world’s very best
restaurants. Whether you’re looking to spend a couple of dollars or a
few hundred, there’s something for every price point. Chinatown
Singapore has a wonderful atmosphere, the pace is slightly slower than
the rest of the city and the charming shophouses are home to some of the
best restaurants in the city. Popular with visitors and locals, the
area is always busy around dinner time.
We’ve put together a list of our 10 best restaurants in Chinatown to help you make a decision!
Although its appearance may be humble, Restaurant André,
which seats 30 diners, is the epitome of a fine-dining experience. As
exclusive as it gets, there’s only one menu, created by Chef André and
his team based on the seasons and availability. The eight-course
degustation menu is prepared from market-fresh and imported ingredients
that the chef hand-picks each morning. Each creation has a Mediterranean
essence, but the presentation is French-inspired. If you’re in luck,
the foie gras jelly will be on the menu du jour, an unusual and original
house speciality. Restaurant André is also well-known for their
excellent wine list which is sourced from small, independent vineyards
around the world. Read More...
One of the oldest hawker centres in Singapore, Maxwell Road
Food Centre stands at the corner of South Bridge Road and Maxwell Road.
Picking a dish here can be difficult; there are over 100 stalls and
everything looks so tempting, so turn up hungry! The locals flock here
for some of the best hawker food in town such as chicken rice, tapioca
pastries, meat fritters and pork porridge. Gordon Ramsey raves about
Tian Tian Chicken Rice, which is said to be one of the best versions of
this Hainanese favourite in the city. Lunchtime can be intimidating with
long queues for food, so arrive outside peak hours if you
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Duxton Hill
The rebirth of Duxton Hill has created a new foodie street in
Chinatown. New restaurants have opened in quaint shop houses and cool
bars keep springing up in a neighbourhood whose reputation used to be
far from squeaky clean. It’s now a real pleasure to walk around Duxton
Hill, down tree lined lanes where you will also find independent
boutiques and quirky cafes. Despite being so popular, it really has a
village feel to it, and makes a great place for a night out. Head up the
hill to the end of the road, this area is cobbled and car-free. The
restaurants here include an Italian trattoria, seafood specialist and
French steakhouse, and have outdoor seating. Read More...
Closed to traffic at dusk, Smith Street takes on a gregarious
personality to the delight of visitors. Traditional Chinese lanterns
the streets, and the busy area has a genuine buzz to it thanks to the
crowds who come for supper, sitting on the small plastic stools that
line the road. Navigate your way through more than a dozen stalls under
iridescent neon lights and take your pick of popular street favourites.
There’s plenty to pick from: fresh seafood, wok-fried noodles, crispy
duck and steamed dim sum. Not only is the food extremely tasty but the
prices are extremely affordable (starting at 3 SGD a dish), so you can
try a bit of everything. Read More...
This attractive restaurant and cocktail bar draws you into to
their wondrous world with a traditional exterior which takes over three
shophouses and a quirky design inside. There’s plenty of comfortable
bistro style seating around the open kitchen and the friendly face
behind the bar is one of the city’s top mixologists who creates out of
this world cocktails. The food is innovative, and to get the best of the
chef’s creations try the tasting menu, which includes razor clams with
purple garlic, venison and an interpretative dessert based on Terry’s
Chocolate Orange. Without pairing the menu is 160 SGD. Read More...
This Australian barbeque joint is an unusual concept in
Singapore, and for this reason, alongside their delicious food, Burnt
Ends packs in the crowds almost every night. At the centre of this
restaurant is a large double-door oven that burns apple and almond wood,
adding a smoky flavour. If you’re coming in a group with less than six
people you’ll sit on the long counter, a front seat view of the action.
There’s everything from pulled-pork burgers to a whole char grilled
redfish, and even a smoked ice-cream for dessert. They don’t encourage
bookings so you might have to wait, but if you’re a meat lover then it’s
really worth it. Read More...
On the ground floor of the New Majestic Hotel,
the retro-chic Majestic Restaurant is renowned for its take on modern
Cantonese cuisine served in individual portions. Its dishes are well
executed and include popular options such as the crispy prawn with
wasabi dressing, Peking duck served with pan-seared foie gras and
double-boiled lobster broth with lobster meat, asparagus and mushrooms
and fried carrot cake. The restaurant has combined the best of modern
and traditional when it comes to the décor as well, with a modern,
wood-lined dining space and traditional crockery and place settings.
For all-day dining in the heart of Chinatown, Yum Cha is the
place to go. On the second level of an old shophouse, Yum Cha, which
means ‘drink tea’, is the quintessential experience for a Chinatown
dining experience. Besides the shark fin soup, fried beef noodles,
champagne pork ribs, spicy lamb rack and other specials, it is known for
its dim sum dishes which are also offered in a daily high tea buffet.
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Lee Tong Kee Ipoh Hor Fun Restaurant
A quaint rice noodle shop with its roots in Ipoh, Malaysia,
this outlet is ideal for a quick meal in a comfortable setting. Its
staple is the homemade ‘hor fun’ or rice noodles served in tasty gravy
with chicken and prawn. Other specialty dishes are the crunchy bean
sprouts with cuttlefish, wonton soup and chicken claws with mushroom.
Its freshly squeezed lime juice and avocado blended with gula melaka
(palm sugar) has been winning fans for years.
10
Yixing Xuan Teahouse
Yixing Xuan Teahouse sits behind one of the picturesque
old-fashioned shop-house fronts in the heart of Chinatown, offering some
of the finest Chinese tea and appreciation classes to those who want a
taste of days gone by. Staff members are welcoming and will give you a
much deeper understanding of the history and culture of tea drinking and
its ceremonies. The small restaurant alongside the tea room makes great
dim sum and a decent variety of Chinese dishes including the
extraordinary tealeaf chicken – a great way of turning their highlight.
Be sure to try their house tea, ‘Beauty of the East’ which is fresh and
light. You can also admire pictures of Queen Elizabeth whilst you dine.
She made a stop here in 1991 on her state visit.
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