A Compound X Shows a Molecular Ion Peak at M/z

question 16

Multiple Choice

A compound X shows a molecular ion peak at m/z 72 in its mass spectrum,and a strong peak at ~1715 cm^-1 in its IR spectrum.Which structures are possible for compound X?

• A)I
• B)II
• C)III
• D)I and II

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