Mass Spectrometry of Organic Compounds
Students apply mass spectrometry to determine the molecular mass and structure of organic molecules. They will analyse fragmentation patterns to identify functional groups.
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Students apply mass spectrometry to determine the molecular mass and structure of organic molecules. They will analyse fragmentation patterns to identify functional groups.
Key Questions
- How does the molecular ion peak indicate the relative molecular mass?
- What information can be deduced from fragmentation patterns in a mass spectrum?
- How does high-resolution mass spectrometry help distinguish between molecules with the same nominal mass?
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