The 1H NMR spectrum of propan-1-ol () is obtained using as solvent and TMS as reference. The spectrum displays four signals: a triplet at 0.9 (integration 3H), a multiplet at 1.5 (integration 2H), a triplet at 3.6 (integration 2H), and a broad singlet at 2.1 (integration 1H) which disappears when the sample is shaken with . Explain how each feature of the spectrum (chemical shift, integration, splitting pattern, and the exchange) allows you to assign each signal to a specific proton environment.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Analytical techniques
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