Which of the Following Is Not True About the M+1

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the M+1 peak?

• A)It is one m/z unit higher than the base peak.
• B)It is one m/z unit higher than the molecular ion peak.
• C)It is one m/z unit higher than the parent ion peak.
• D)It occurs because there is more than one naturally occurring isotope of carbon.
• E)This means that the number of carbon atoms in a compound can be calculated if the relative abundance of both the M and M+1 peaks is known.

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