The following is a mass spectrum of octane. 100 Relative Intensity 80 40 20- 0+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 m/z Which peak represents the molecular ion? 80 90 100 110 The molecular ion peak is expected to appear at m/z = MY

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Problem 14.26P: Following is the mass spectrum of bromocyclopentane. The molecular ion m/z 148 is of such low...
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The following is a mass spectrum of octane.
100
Relative Intensity
80
60
40-
20-
0+
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
m/z
Which peak represents the molecular ion?
The molecular ion peak is expected to appear at m/z =
ME
Transcribed Image Text:The following is a mass spectrum of octane. 100 Relative Intensity 80 60 40- 20- 0+ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 m/z Which peak represents the molecular ion? The molecular ion peak is expected to appear at m/z = ME
Which peak is the base peak?
The base peak appears at m/z = |
Draw the structure of the fragment that produces the base peak. Include charges in your answer.
Draw Your Solution
Transcribed Image Text:Which peak is the base peak? The base peak appears at m/z = | Draw the structure of the fragment that produces the base peak. Include charges in your answer. Draw Your Solution
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