Which Molecular Formula Is Consistent with the Following Mass Spectrum

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which molecular formula is consistent with the following mass spectrum data? M^{+ .} at m/z= 72, relative height=73.0%
(M+1) ^{+ .} at m/z= 73, relative height=3.3%

• A) C₄H₁₀O
• B) C₄H₉N
• C) C₅H₁₂
• D) C₄H₈O
• E) none of these

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