Which of the following statements is (are)true about a compound that has molecular ion peaks in its mass spectrum at mass 170 and 172 and shows prominent peaks in its IR spectrum at 3150-3000 and 1600 cm^-1? A)The compound is not pure. B)The compound contains a halogen. C)The compound contains an OH group and C_sp₃-H hybridized bonds. D)Both (The compound is not pure)and (The compound contains a halogen)are true statements. E)Both (The compound is not pure)and (The compound contains an OH group and C_sp₃-H hybridized bonds)are true statements.

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The presence of molecular ion peaks at mass 170 and 172 suggests the compound contains a halogen, specifically chlorine, due to the natural isotopic abundance of Cl-35 and Cl-37 causing the M and M+2 peaks. The IR spectrum peaks do not directly indicate purity or specific functional groups like OH in this context.

Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)true About a Compound