Asked by Michelle Brutus on Sep 28, 2024
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An ________ molecular ion peak usually indicates the presence of an odd number of nitrogen atoms in the molecule.
A) even
B) odd
C) intense
D) absent
Molecular Ion Peak
The peak in a mass spectrum that represents the molecule of the sample as a positively charged ion.
- Interpret data from mass spectrometry to ascertain molecular formations.
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RB
Raychel Begay1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An odd molecular ion peak occurs when the molecule loses an electron, resulting in an unpaired electron in the molecular ion. When a molecule contains an odd number of nitrogen atoms, the resulting molecular ion peak will also be odd.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret data from mass spectrometry to ascertain molecular formations.