A student has synthesised propyl acetate and collected spectroscopic evidence for a successful synthesis. GC Mass Spectrum 12000 43 10000 8000 0000 4000 2000 0 27 40 50 61 59 || 0 10 20 30 m/z Where would you expect to see the molecular ion? m/z Which peak is the best evidence that this is an acetate ester? 60 70 73 80 m/z 00

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A student has synthesised propyl acetate and collected spectroscopic evidence for a successful synthesis.
GC Mass Spectrum
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Where would you expect to see the molecular ion?
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Which peak is the best evidence that this is an acetate ester?
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Transcribed Image Text:A student has synthesised propyl acetate and collected spectroscopic evidence for a successful synthesis. GC Mass Spectrum 12000 43 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 40 50 61 0 10 20 30 m/z Where would you expect to see the molecular ion? m/z Which peak is the best evidence that this is an acetate ester? 59 11 60 70 73 80 m/z 90
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