The base peak in the mass spectrum of 2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexane (molecular mass = 142) is at m/z = 57, which corresponds to a composition of C4H9. Suggest a structure for the fragment that accounts for this peak and offer a reason for why this fragment is so abundant.

The base peak in the mass spectrum of 2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexane (molecular mass = 142) is at m/z = 57, which corresponds to a composition of C4H9. Suggest a structure for the fragment that accounts for this peak and offer a reason for why this fragment is so abundant.

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Chapter14: Mass Spectrometry

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Problem 14.27P: Following is the mass spectrum of an unknown compound. The two highest peaks are at m/z 120 and 122....

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The base peak in the mass spectrum of 2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexane (molecular mass = 142) is at m/z = 57, which corresponds to a composition of C₄H₉. Suggest a structure for the fragment that accounts for this peak and offer a reason for why this fragment is so abundant.

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