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A-LevelChemistryAnalytical techniques9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q401 Mark

Vitamin C has the structure shown. [Figure showing the structure of Vitamin C] The mass spectrum of vitamin C has a molecular ion peak with an m/e value of 176 and a relative abundance of 7.0%. What is the abundance of the M +1 peak?

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A0.462%
B0.539%
C0.616%
D0.693%

✓ Correct answer

A: 0.462%

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Analytical techniques, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 40.

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