In the mass spectrum of a hydrocarbon

CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · IB Diploma Programme · Chemistry · Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds · Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds

Problem

In the mass spectrum of a hydrocarbon, a number of peaks were observed. Suggest the formulas of the species that could be responsible for peaks at m/zm/z values of (a) 15 (b) 27 (c) 29.

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