Which of the Following Is Not True About the Molecular

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the molecular ion in mass spectrometry?

• A) The molecular ion is produced by loss of one electron from the molecule.
• B) The mass of the molecular ion is equivalent to the mass of the molecule.
• C) The ion is produced by a loss of pair of electrons from the molecule.
• D) The molecular ion is often unstable and can undergo fragmentation.
• E) none of these