Compounds A and B are alcohols with molecular formula

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Problem

Compounds A and B are alcohols with molecular formula C3H8O\mathrm{C_3H_8O}. The following information was obtained from the mass spectrum of each alcohol. A: Peaks at m/z=29,31,60m/z=29,31,60. B: Peaks at m/z=45,60m/z=45,60. (a) Deduce the formula of the species responsible for the peak at m/z=60m/z=60. (b) Deduce the formula of the species with m/z=31m/z=31. (c) Deduce the structure of each alcohol.

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