The base peak in the mass spectrum of 2,2,4-trimethylpentane ((CH3), CCH,CH(CH3)2] occurs at m/z = 57. Draw the ion responsible for this peak.
Why is this ion is the most abundant fragment?
A. The two ions that are the most similar in mass will be the most stable.
B. 2° carbocations have the most stable resonance forms.
C. 3° carbocations are the most stable of all carbocations.
D. 1° carbocations are the most stable.
