Presence of Bromine Produces M⁺

question 9

Multiple Choice

Presence of bromine produces M^{+ .} and (M+2) ^{+ .} peaks of equal intensity on a mass spectrum because:

• A)81Br isotope has higher natural abundance than 79Br isotope
• B)79Br and 81Br isotopes have almost equal natural abundance
• C)79Br isotope has higher natural abundance than 81Br isotope
• D)none of these

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