The Infrared Spectrum of a Compound with Molecular Formula C₆H₈O

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The infrared spectrum of a compound with molecular formula C₆H₈O has weak peaks around 1650 cm^-1 and a strong peak around 1775 cm^-1. What is the most likely structure of this compound?

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