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A compound has the molecular formula . Its carbon-13 NMR spectrum shows exactly two peaks. Compare the possible structures of this compound and explain which structure is consistent with the spectrum.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Analytical techniques
Analytical techniques: compare question
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7 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 7 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Compare means: Give similarities or differences between two things, and say which side each point belongs to. Write each point as a pair, for example: A is X, whereas B is Y. Two separate descriptions rarely earn the marks.
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