A sample of edible oil was subjected to analysis using mass spectrometry (MS). The following mass spectra (X and Y) were obtained. The spectra represent 2,4-decadienal and squalene. Identify the spectrum of 2,4-decadienal and squalene and explain your answer.

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A sample of edible oil was subjected to analysis using mass spectrometry (MS). The following mass spectra (X and Y) were obtained. The spectra represent 2,4-decadienal and squalene. Identify the spectrum of 2,4-decadienal and squalene and explain your answer.

H3C,
H
2,4-decadienal
Squalene
81
0.2
0.1
41
95
100
200
300
400
500
m/z
X
02-
69
0.15-
81
0.1
0.05-41
95
100
200
300
400
500
m/z
Y
Scaled Intensity
Scaled Intensity
Transcribed Image Text:H3C, H 2,4-decadienal Squalene 81 0.2 0.1 41 95 100 200 300 400 500 m/z X 02- 69 0.15- 81 0.1 0.05-41 95 100 200 300 400 500 m/z Y Scaled Intensity Scaled Intensity
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