The base peak in a mass spectrum corresponds to the most stable fragment. Propose a structure for a compound that is consistent with the following data.
(a) The molecular ion peak has m/z = 116
(b) The base peak is at m/z = 59.
(c) The compound is composed of C, H and O atoms.
(d) The IR spectrum shows a strong absorbance at 3257 cm^-1.

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The base peak in a mass spectrum corresponds to the most stable fragment. Propose a structure for a compound that is consistent with the following data.
(a) The molecular ion peak has m/z = 116
(b) The base peak is at m/z = 59.
(c) The compound is composed of C, H and O atoms.
(d) The IR spectrum shows a strong absorbance at 3257 cm^-1. The base peak in a mass spectrum corresponds to the most stable fragment. Propose a structure for a compound that is consistent with the following data. (a) The molecular ion peak has m/z = 116 (b) The base peak is at m/z = 59. (c) The compound is composed of C, H and O atoms. (d) The IR spectrum shows a strong absorbance at 3257 cm<sup>-1</sup>. A) I B) II C) III D) IV

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