The electron ionization mass spectrum of 1-hexanol barely exhibits a molecular ion peak at m/z 102 due to rapid fragmentation to the next largest fragment at m/z 84. Predict the structure corresponding to the fragment and draw a curved arrow mechanism to show how it is formed.

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The Answer of The electron ionization mass spectrum of 1-hexanol barely exhibits a molecular ion peak at m/z 102 due to rapid fragmentation to the next largest fragment at m/z 84. Predict the structure corresponding to the fragment and draw a curved arrow mechanism to show how it is formed.

The Electron Ionization Mass Spectrum of 1-Hexanol Barely Exhibits a Molecular