Spectroscopy (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Flashcards

Identify organic compounds by determining molecular mass

Molecule loses one electron during ionisation

Highest $m/z$ value on right side of spectrum

Molecular mass of the compound

$^{13}\text{C}$ isotope present in molecule

Approximately 1.1%

Molecular ions break into smaller fragment ions

Positively charged fragment ions only, not radicals

Tallest peak in the mass spectrum

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