NMR Solvent Peaks & Common Impurities (Don’t Get Tricked): Interpretation + Common Traps

A huge fraction of 'mystery peaks' are just solvent, water, grease, or residual reagents. Knowing a shortlist saves points.

• Reaction: NMR Solvent Peaks & Common Impurities (Don’t Get Tricked)
• What it does: A huge fraction of 'mystery peaks' are just solvent, water, grease, or residual reagents. Knowing a shortlist saves points.
• Typical reagents: NMR reference table (analysis)
• Key intermediate: Varies / context-dependent
• Driving force: Formation of more stable bonds / products
• Exam type: Interpret data
• Exam type: Identify functional groups
• Exam type: Structure constraints