The following is the mass spectrum for compound A. The molecular ion peak showed an intense M+2 peak with 1:1 ratio with M(136) peak.
a) Identify the element present in compound A based on the molecular ion peak.
b) State the mass to charge ratio, m/z of the M+2 peak.
c) Give the reason for the existence of M+2 peak.
d) Determine the molecular formula of compound A using the Rule of Thirteen.
e) Propose the structure of compound A.
f) Predict the structure of the fragment for the base peak, m/z =57.