Which of the following statements about TMS is NOT true?
A. TMS is very unreactive, so it does not interfere with the sample being analyzed.
B. TMS is volatile, so it can easily be removed from the sample after the spectrum has been run.
C. TMS is toxic, so it should be handled with care.
D. TMS has a strong single signal in its 1H NMR spectrum due to all twelve protons being in the same chemical environment.
Answer:C
Which of the following statements about TMS is NOT true?
A. TMS is very unreactive, so it does not interfere with the sample being analyzed. B. TMS is volatile, so it can easily be removed from the sample after the spectrum has been run. C. TMS is toxic, so it should be handled with care. D. TMS has a strong single signal in its 1H NMR spectrum due to all twelve protons being in the same chemical environment.