Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

Hydrocarbon X is a saturated compound. Each molecule has one ring made up of carbon atoms. The mass spectrum for hydrocarbon X has been recorded. The peak for the $\text{M}^+$ ion measures $14\,\text{mm}$ in height. The peak for the $[\text{M}+1]^+$ ion measures $0.77\,\text{mm}$ in height. What is the $m/e$ value of the $\text{M}^+$ ion of X?

  • A56
  • B58
  • C70
  • D72

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