Upfield shifts refer to the phenomenon in proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy where the signals for certain protons appear at a higher frequency (lower ppm) on the spectrum compared to their expected positions. This shift is caused by the shielding effect of the surrounding electrons, which reduces the effective magnetic field experienced by the protons.
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