The infrared spectrum of a compound with molecular formula C₄H₈O has weak peaks around 1650 cm^-1 and a very broad,medium intensity peak around 3350 cm^-1.What is the most likely structure of this compound?

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The weak peaks around 1650 cm-1 suggest the presence of C=O or C=N functional groups, while the broad, medium intensity peak around 3350 cm-1 suggests the presence of an O-H or N-H functional group. Choice C has both a C=O and an O-H group in its structure, which would account for the observed peaks in the IR spectrum.

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