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Mass Spect:Fragmentation

15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect / Mass Spect:Fragmentation / Problem 5

For the given compound, draw the structure of any one major fragment expected to appear in its mass spectrum.

A

Isobutyraldehyde structure with a positive charge for mass spectrometry analysis.

B

Fragment structure of isobutyraldehyde showing a carbon atom and a dot.

C

Isobutyraldehyde structure with a positive charge and a hydrogen atom.

D

Isobutyraldehyde structure with a dot indicating a fragment in mass spectrometry.

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