Chapter 14, Problem 47P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hydrocarbon for the given IR and mass spectra is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

A mass spectrometer produces multiple ions from the sample under investigation. They are separated according to their specific mass-to-charge ratio ($\text{m/z}$) and then relative abundance of each type of ion is recorded.

The most intense peak in the mass spectrum is the base peak while the farthest peak in the spectrum is the molecular ion peak.

The molecular ion peak has the molar mass as the molecule.

IR spectrum consists of a functional-group region and finger print region and gives an idea about the possible functional groups in the structure.