Consider the 1H NMR spectrum for the following compound: CH3CH2CH3
Predict the first-order splitting patterns of the indicated proton. This question uses specific splitting patterns instead of the often used generic term "multiplet."
a. doublet of quartets
b. triplet of triplets
c. septet
d. quartet of quartets
e. quintet

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Explanation:

In this case, we have to check the neighbors of each carbon in the molecule. In propane, we have two types of carbons (see figure 1) (blue and red ones). The red carbons are equivalent. (Both have the same neighbors). Now, we can analyze each carbon:

Blue carbon

In the blue carbon, we have 6 hydrogens neighbors (three on each methyl). If we follow the n+1 rule, we will have:

6+1= 7

For the blue carbon, we will have a Septet.

Red carbons

In the red carbon, we have only 2 neighbors (the carbon in the middle only have 2 hydrogens). If we follow the n+1 rule, we will have:

2+1=3

For the red carbon, we will have a triplet.

See figure 2

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vanderwaal's forces of attraction are the electrostatic intermolecular forces that exist in a molecule due to the temporary or permanent dipoles that are developed in a molecule. in , the major intermolecular forces are dipole-dipole interactions as the molecule is polar (bent structure). so the vanderwaal's forces of interaction in between molecules are the permanent dipole-dipole interactions that develop due to the dipole that exists in between the polar h - s bond. the positively charged hydrogen atom is attracted towards the negative end of the dipole that is sulfur of the adjacent molecule. therefore, these forces of attraction are relatively stronger than that of london dispersion forces that exist in non polar molecules.