How do you calculate j value for triplet of doublet? - Answers

To calculate the j value for a triplet of doublets in NMR spectroscopy, you first need to identify the coupling constants involved. A triplet of doublets arises from a proton that is coupled to two neighboring protons, resulting in two distinct doublets. The j value is determined by measuring the distance between the peaks in the doublets (the separation between the peaks) and the distance between the doublets themselves. Typically, you would report the coupling constants (j values) for the two sets of doublets separately, reflecting the different interactions with each neighboring proton.