Which of the Following Will Produce M⁺

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will produce M^{+ .} and (M+2) ^{+ .} peaks of equal intensity?

• A) nitrogen
• B) chlorine
• C) bromine
• D) oxygen
• E) B & C

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Definitions:

Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon atoms, which can vary in structure, including alkanes, alkenes, and aromatics.

Saturated

Describes a molecule that contains no double or triple carbon-carbon bonds, with all carbon atoms connected by single bonds.

Alkane

A saturated hydrocarbon consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms with single covalent bonds.

Secondary Carbons

A carbon atom bound to two other carbon atoms within an organic molecule, often influencing the molecule's reactivity and physical properties.