HL Paper 3

The \(^{\text{1}}{\text{H}}\,{\text{NMR}}\) spectrum of X with molecular formula \({{\text{C}}_{\text{3}}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}}{\text{O}}\) is shown below.

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State and explain the splitting pattern you would expect in a high resolution spectrum for the peak at 1.1 ppm.

Markscheme

triplet;

next to a carbon atom that is attached to two hydrogen atoms;

Apply ECF.

CH3COCH3: singlet; no neighbouring H–atoms

CH2=CH–CH2OH: correct multiplicity and explanation for any peak.

Examiners report

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