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Spectroscopy Problems
For problems that require specific chemical knowledge, the chapter number where the information can be found is
given just after the problem number.
1.
Determine the structure of the straight-chain five-carbon alcohol that produces the mass spectrum
shown here.
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20
10
20
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45
55
73
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m/z
60
70
80
40
60
Relative Intensity
80
100
2.
The mass spectrum of an ether is shown here. Determine the molecular formula of the ether that produces
this spectrum and then draw possible structures for it.
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10 15 20 25
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45
59
74
30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
m/z
40
60
Relative Intensity
80
100