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A mass spectrum shows significant peaks at m/z = 87, 115,

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A mass spectrum shows significant peaks at \(m / z=87,115,140, \text { and } 143\). Which of the following compounds is responsible for that mass spectrum?

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m/z =87, 115, 140, and 143

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QUESTION:

A mass spectrum shows significant peaks at \(m / z=87,115,140, \text { and } 143\). Which of the following compounds is responsible for that mass spectrum?

Equation Transcription:

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m/z =87, 115, 140, and 143

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Solution 50P

The most important fragmentation reaction for alcohols is the loss of an alkyl group via alpha-cleavage adjacent to the hydroxyl group and dehydration.

Formation of molecular ion peaks for the given compounds are as follows:

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