Organic II - Spectroscopy Flashcards
How does the electron beam ionizes the molecule?
By ejecting the electron.
Is mass spectrometry a non-destructive technique?
No, it is destructive and cannot be recovered.
How is a radical cation represented?
M^+.
What does M represent in the radical cation?
mass
Are radical cations stable?
No
What does m/z represent?
mass-to-charge ratio
What does m and z represent in m/z?
Mass and charge
What is the number value for z in m/z most of the time?
+1
Do low resolution mass spectrometers report m/z values to the nearest whole number?
Yes
Do high resolution mass spectrometers measure m/z ratios to four (or more) whole numbers?
No, to decimal places.
What ratio do chlorine isotopes natural occur?
3:1 ratio
In a mass spectrum, the peak with the greatest abundance is referred to as the…
base peak.
