Mass Spectrometry Flashcards
1
Q
5 overall steps of mass spectrometry
A
- introduction
- ionisation
- acceleration
- separation
- detection
2
Q
What are the types of fragment that are observed and not observed
A
Charged fragments show on spectrum, Neutral do not.
3
Q
What is a mclafferty rearrangement?
A
fragmentation of carbonyl via beta cleavage to produce alkene + enol radical cation. To occur there must be a hydrogen bonded to the gamma carbon
