Chemistry
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Transcribed Image Text:### Identifying a Compound Using 1H NMR Spectrum
A compound has the \(^1H\) NMR spectrum shown below. Identify the compound.
#### NMR Spectrum Analysis
The provided spectrum has a single peak at approximately 2.0 ppm.
#### Spectrum Details:
- **Horizontal Axis (ppm scale)**: The chemical shift values range from 0 to 10 ppm.
- **Vertical Axis (Relative Intensity)**: Represents the intensity of the signal at different chemical shifts.
The sharp, single peak at 2.0 ppm indicates the presence of hydrogen atoms in the same electronic environment.
#### Possible Compounds:
1. **CH₃CN (Acetonitrile)**
2. **CH₂Cl₂ (Dichloromethane)**
3. **Benzene**
4. **CHCl₃ (Chloroform)**
#### Conclusion:
Examining the NMR spectrum and the chemical shift at 2.0 ppm, which is characteristic of a methyl group adjacent to a nitrile group (CH₃CN), we can identify the compound as \( \text{CH}_3\text{CN} \) (Acetonitrile).
This analysis demonstrates the utility of \(^1H\) NMR spectroscopy in determining molecular structure through chemical shift analysis and peak interpretation.
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