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: 3-pentanol 120

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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: 3-pentanol
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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: 3-pentanol 120 59 100 80 60 31 40 41 20 27 29 37 3 15 14 17 18 19 32 33 49 50 51 52 53 54 61 62 63 69 70 71 86 87 88 12 65 67 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 m/z Relative Intensity
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