(a) The base ion in the mass spectrum of 3-ethyl-2-methylpentane occurs at m/z 43m; show the fragmentation...

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(a) The base ion in the mass spectrum of 3-ethyl-2-methylpentane occurs at m/z 43m; show the fragmentation that produces this ion.

(b) What other fragment would you predict to provide a major peak in the spectrum?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0534389512

2nd Edition

Authors: Joseph M. Hornback

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