Ater analyzing a mass spectrum you conclude that the molecule being analyzed has the molecular formula C4H8; however, there are five possible constitutional isomers with that same molecular formula. the only thing that stands out in the mass spectrum is a strong fragment signal at m/z=41. Determine the possible constitutional isomers for C4H8 and explain which isomer matches the mass spectrum.

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Problem 14.26P: Following is the mass spectrum of bromocyclopentane. The molecular ion m/z 148 is of such low...
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Ater analyzing a mass spectrum you conclude that the molecule being analyzed has the molecular formula C4H8; however, there are five possible constitutional isomers with that same molecular formula. the only thing that stands out in the mass spectrum is a strong fragment signal at m/z=41. Determine the possible constitutional isomers for C4H8 and explain which isomer matches the mass spectrum. 

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