The mass spectrum of compound C, with a molecular formula C8H7BrO2 is shown below. 1.Draw the most likely ion fragment for the signals at m/z 155, 159, 183, and 185.Explain why these signals appear as pairs with almost similar intensities in the mass spectrum. 2.Identify and draw the structure of compound C.

The mass spectrum of compound C, with a molecular formula C8H7BrO2 is shown below. 1.Draw the most likely ion fragment for the signals at m/z 155, 159, 183, and 185.Explain why these signals appear as pairs with almost similar intensities in the mass spectrum. 2.Identify and draw the structure of compound C.

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