In the proton NMR of 2-methyl-2- butanol http://sdbs.db.aist.go.jp/sdbs/cgi-bin/direct_frame_top.cgi why don't the hydrogens labeled 'C' receive separate splitting patterns if they are located on separate carbons.

The two 'C' methyl groups are in identical environments. They experience the same degree of shielding on average (it varies a bit as the single bonds rotate and the molecule samples conformational space, but these average out in the NMR pulse timeframe). They are also equivalent in their covalent bonds (they are both bound to the same carbon). Hence, all six hydrogens have identical chemical shifts and identical coupling (splitting pattern).

Is there anywhere I can find out what absorption lines correspond to what elements? Thanks

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In the proton NMR of 2-methyl-2- butanol http://sdbs.db.aist.go.jp/sdbs/cgi-bin/direct_frame_top.cgi why don't the hydrogens labeled 'C' receive separate splitting patterns if they are located on separate carbons.
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