Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 12.SE, Problem 22AP
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Interpretation:

If the natural abundance of 13C is 1.10%, the relative heights of M+ and M+1peaks in the mass spectrum of benzene are to be given.

Concept introduction:

Mass spectrum of compounds contains in addition to the molecular ion peak (M+) a small peak at M+1. This peak arises due to the different isotopes of the atoms present in the molecule. The heights of M+ and M+1peaks in the mass spectrum of a compound will be in proportion to the percentage of the different isotopes of atoms present in the molecule.

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The relative heights of M+ and M+1peaks in the mass spectrum of benzene if the natural abundance of 13C is 1.10%.

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