A hydrogen split by two equivalent hydrogens will give a triplet, while a hydrogen split by two inequivalent hydrogens, will different coupling constants will give a doublet of doublets. Can you explain this via spin-spin diagram why this occurs because it is a bit confusing to me

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A hydrogen split by two equivalent hydrogens will give a triplet, while a hydrogen split by two inequivalent hydrogens, will different coupling constants will give a doublet of doublets. Can you explain this via spin-spin diagram why this occurs because it is a bit confusing to me. 

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