The peak of highest mass in the EI mass spectrum of 2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexane occurs at m/z = 71

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The peak of highest mass in the EI mass spectrum of 2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexane occurs at m/z = 71 and has about 33% relative abundance.

(a) In a structure of the molecule, indicate the bond at which fragmentation occurs to give this ion.

(b) Give a mechanism for this fragmentation.

(c) What is the structure of the fragment ion at m/z = 71?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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