The low resolution mass spectrum of 3-methyl-3-pentanol (see its structure below) shows m/z peaks at 102, 87, 84, and 73. Propose the structures of these peaks. OH

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The low resolution mass spectrum of 3-methyl-3-pentanol (see its structure
below) shows m/z peaks at 102, 87, 84, and 73. Propose the structures of these peaks.
OH
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