Topic 7-Modern Analytical Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What does the peak with the highest m/z ratio tell you?
A
It shows the Mr of the whole molecule
2
Q
What happens when an electron knocks off an electron from a bond within a compound?
A
The bond breaks as 2 electrons are required
This leads to 2 different fragments
The radical fragment has the negative charge of the bond
The ion fragment has the positive charge on the bond
3
Q
What is a carbocation?
A
A carbon with a positive charge bonded to another carbon
4
Q
Explain the relationship between the amount of carbons in a carbocation and stability?
A
More carbons in a carbocation means more stability so more relative abundance
