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5.2. The following are the major peaks on the mass spectrum of cyclohexanone below: m/z 99, 55 (base peak) and 42. Propose plausible mechanism for the formation of each of these fragment. 100 55(b) 80 (70) Relative Abundance 42(g) 60 40 69(M-C$_2$H$_5$) 98(M$^+$) 20 80(M-H$_2$O) 83(b) 60 m/e 80 100

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          5.2. The following are the major peaks on the mass spectrum of cyclohexanone below: m/z 99, 55 (base peak) and 42. Propose plausible mechanism for the formation of each of these fragment.
100
55(b)
80
(70)
Relative Abundance
42(g)
60
40
69(M-C$_2$H$_5$)
98(M$^+$)
20
80(M-H$_2$O)
83(b)
60
m/e
80
100

52 the following are the major peaks on the mass spectrum of cyclohexanone below mz 99 55 base peak and 42 propose plausible mechanism for the formation of each of these fragment 100 55b 80 54454

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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02/21/2023

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First, let's determine the molecular formula and molecular weight of cyclohexanone. Cyclohexanone has the formula C$_6$H$_{10}$O. Molecular weight (MW) = (6 * 12.01) + (10 * 1.008) + (1 * 15.999) = 72.06 + 10.08 + 15.999 = 98.139 g/mol. The molecular ion peak Show more…

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5.2. The following are the major peaks on the mass spectrum of cyclohexanone below: m/z 99, 55 (base peak) and 42. Propose plausible mechanism for the formation of each of these fragment. 100 55(b) 80 (70) Relative Abundance 42(g) 60 40 69(M-C$_2$H$_5$) 98(M$^+$) 20 80(M-H$_2$O) 83(b) 60 m/e 80 100