Proton NMR: why does this appear as a multiplet?

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Homework Statement



It asks you to identify the shift and nature of the protons in the molecule.

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I cannot understand what makes C a multiplet. I suppose I am confused about the concept of a multiplet in general.
 
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sorry. what about now?
 
Mitocarta said:
I cannot understand what makes C a multiplet.

Two d protons and single b proton. Together they should yield doublet of triplets (or triplet of doublets).
 
Borek said:
Two d protons and single b proton. Together they should yield doublet of triplets (or triplet of doublets).

why is D not a multiplet ?