Which of the Following Compounds Will Produce a Prominent (M-18)

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds will produce a prominent (M-18) peak in the mass spectrum?

• A) 2-methylheptane
• B) 1-heptanol
• C) heptanamine
• D) heptanal
• E) none of these

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