Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12.2, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The male sex hormone testosterone contains only C,H and O and its mass spectrum. Its molecular formula has to be interpreted.
Concept introduction:
Mass spectroscopy is used to determine the molecular formula and structure with the help of mass and fragmentation.
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