Q.1. Predict the relative intensity of the M, M+1, and M+2 peaks for a low resolution mass spectrum of a compound with molecular formula, C6H13Br. The natural abundances of the select isotopes are given below. 35 Cl: 75.8% 37Cl: 24.2% (The ratio is almost 3:1) 79Br: 50.5% 12C: 98.89% 81Br: 49.5% (The ratio is almost 1:1) 13C: 1.11%

Q.1. Predict the relative intensity of the M, M+1, and M+2 peaks for a low resolution mass spectrum of a compound with molecular formula, C6H13Br. The natural abundances of the select isotopes are given below. 35 Cl: 75.8% 37Cl: 24.2% (The ratio is almost 3:1) 79Br: 50.5% 12C: 98.89% 81Br: 49.5% (The ratio is almost 1:1) 13C: 1.11%

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Chapter14: Mass Spectrometry

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Problem 14.28P: Following is the mass spectrum of 3-methyl-2-butanol. The molecular ion m/z 88 does not appear in...

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