The molecular weight of compound D is calculated to be 359.22 g/mol. However, the mass spectrum contains two peaks, with m/z 358.02 and m/z @ 360.02, in a approximately a 1:1 ratio. Explain this observation.

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The molecular weight of compound D is calculated to be 359.22 g/mol.,
However, the mass spectrum contains two peakS, with m/z 358.02 and m/z
@360.02, in a approximately a 1:1 ratio.
Explain this observation.
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