Spin-spin coupling in NMR spectroscopy occurs when the spin of one proton interacts with the spin of another proton through covalent bonds. This interaction leads to splitting of peaks in the NMR spectrum. The number of peaks (multiplicity) is determined by the number of neighboring protons (n) plus one, following the (n+1) rule. Nuclear magnetic double resonance is a technique that uses two radio frequencies to decouple spins, eliminating spin-spin coupling and resulting in singlet peaks rather than multiplets.
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