The low-resolution mass spectrum of 2-pentanol shows 15 peaks. Account for the formation of the peaks at m/z 73, 70, 55, 45, 43, and 41

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The low-resolution mass spectrum of 2-pentanol shows 15 peaks. Account for the formation of the peaks at m/z 73, 70, 55, 45, 43, and 41

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