Select the Structure of a Compound C₆H₁₄ with a Base

question 48

Multiple Choice

Select the structure of a compound C₆H₁₄ with a base peak at m/z 43.

• A) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
• B) (CH₃CH₂)₂CHCH₃
• C) (CH₃)₃CCH₂CH₃
• D) (CH₃)₂CHCH(CH₃)₂
• E) None of these

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