The 13C-NMR spectrum of 3-methyl-2-butanol shows signals at d 17.88 (CH3), 18.16 (CH3), 20.01 (CH3), 35.04 (carbon-3), and 72.75 (carbon-2). Account for the fact that each methyl group in this molecule gives a different signal.

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The 13C-NMR spectrum of 3-methyl-2-butanol shows signals at d 17.88 (CH3), 18.16 (CH3), 20.01 (CH3), 35.04 (carbon-3), and 72.75 (carbon-2). Account for the fact that each methyl group in this molecule gives a different signal.

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