Long-range proton–19F spin–spin coupling interactions in phenyltrifluorosilane

Abstract

Analysis of the proton magnetic resonance spectrum of phenyltrifluorosilane yields the spin–spin coupling constants between the fluorine nuclei and the protons. These are compared with the analogous long-range coupling constants in benzotrifluoride, toluene, and phenylsilane and are rationalized in terms of coupling mechanisms. The coupling over six bonds is assessed as a base point for the estimation of hindered rotation about the carbon–silicon bond.