2-Methylhexane shows an intense peak in the mass spectrum at m/z = 85, 57 and 43. Propose the possible structures for these fragments.

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3b. 2-Methylhexane shows an intense peak in the mass spectrum at m/z = 85, 57 and 43. Propose the possible structures for these fragments.

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