a) The structure of the compound b) The molecular ion (M*) and its corresponding m/z value (if shown in the spectrum) c) The base peak and its corresponding m/z value d) Provide the fragmentation pattern of the molecule. Be sure to clearly indicate the cations and/or radical fragments and their corresponding m/z value from the spectrum. Compound Name: Methyl propionate 120 100 57 80 60 20

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Analyze the following GCMS spectra. In your analysis of each GC-MS spectrum, include:
a) The structure of the compound
b) The molecular ion (M*) and its corresponding m/z value (if shown in the spectrum)
c) The base peak and its corresponding m/z value
d) Provide the fragmentation pattern of the molecule. Be sure to clearly indicate the cations and/or radical fragments and their
corresponding m/z value from the spectrum.
Compound Name: Methyl propionate
120
100
57
80
40
59
15
20
87
12 13 14
52 53 54
60 61
89 90
19
36 37 38
73
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
m/z
Relative Intensity
Transcribed Image Text:Analyze the following GCMS spectra. In your analysis of each GC-MS spectrum, include: a) The structure of the compound b) The molecular ion (M*) and its corresponding m/z value (if shown in the spectrum) c) The base peak and its corresponding m/z value d) Provide the fragmentation pattern of the molecule. Be sure to clearly indicate the cations and/or radical fragments and their corresponding m/z value from the spectrum. Compound Name: Methyl propionate 120 100 57 80 40 59 15 20 87 12 13 14 52 53 54 60 61 89 90 19 36 37 38 73 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 m/z Relative Intensity
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