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A student records the carbon-13 NMR spectrum of propanone, , and observes the number of peaks in the spectrum.
Describe what the carbon-13 NMR spectrum of propanone would show, and explain your reasoning.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Analytical techniques
Analytical techniques: describe question
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5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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