Using the mass spectrum below, identify the hydrocarbon that will undergo combustion to generate carbon dioxide and water. 16 100 50 20 m/z (amu) Relative intensity

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a) What is the molecular formula for the hydrocarbon in the mass spectrum provided? 

b) If we have 10 moles of the hydrocrbon (from the mass spectrum) above, how many moles of water will be produced assuming the reaction goes to completion? The reaction occurs only in the presence of the hydrocarbon and excess oxygen.

Using the mass spectrum below, identify the hydrocarbon that will undergo combustion to generate carbon dioxide and water.
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