Questions 1 & 2 relate to the preparation of Benzoin from Benzaldehyde (thiamine as catalysts) *Predicted outcomes*
1. What distinguishing feature in the 1H NMR spectrum of your product would be a good indication that you have successfully synthesized benzoin from benzaldehyde? Be specific. Use numbers.
2. What distinguishing feature in the 1H NMR spectrum of your product would be a good indication that your product is contaminated with unreacted benzaldehyde? Be specific. Use numbers. Hint: the SDBS Spectral Database for Organic Compounds may have spectra for these compounds.
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