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After taking a mass spectrum on an unknown compound you found in the lab, you determined that the molecular formula was C7H8. Calculate the degrees of unsaturation for this unknown.

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Chapter14: Mass Spectrometry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14.27P: Following is the mass spectrum of an unknown compound. The two highest peaks are at m/z 120 and 122....

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