3. Both methylcycloheptane and ethylcyclohexane have the same molecular mass. Explain how is it possible to distinguish between the two compounds by studying and comparing both their mass spectra.

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3. Both methylcycloheptane
and ethylcyclohexane have the same
molecular mass. Explain how is it possible to distinguish between
the two compounds by studying and comparing both their mass
spectra.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Both methylcycloheptane and ethylcyclohexane have the same molecular mass. Explain how is it possible to distinguish between the two compounds by studying and comparing both their mass spectra.
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