10. An unknown substance has a molecular ion peak at m/z = 107, with a relative intensity of 100. The relative intensity of the M + 1 peak is 8.00, and the relative intensity of the M + 2 peak is 0.30. What is the most likely molecular formula for this unknown?

10. An unknown substance has a molecular ion peak at m/z = 107, with a relative intensity of 100. The relative intensity of the M + 1 peak is 8.00, and the relative intensity of the M + 2 peak is 0.30. What is the most likely molecular formula for this unknown?

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of 100. The relative intensity of the M + 1 peak is 8.00, and the relative intensity of the M
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What is the molecular

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