The data below from the molecular ion region of the mass spectrum of a halogen-containing compound are consistent with the presence of what halogen(s) in the original compound? intensity
M⁺ $\bullet$ 51.0
M⁺ $\bullet$ +2 100.0
M⁺ $\bullet$ +4 49.0

Question

The data below from the molecular ion region of the mass spectrum of a halogen-containing compound are consistent with the presence of what halogen(s) in the original compound? intensity
M⁺

\bullet

51.0
M⁺

\bullet

+2 100.0
M⁺

\bullet

+4 49.0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The intensity pattern (1:2:1) is characteristic of two bromine atoms due to the natural isotopic abundance of bromine (Br-79 and Br-81).

The Data Below from the Molecular Ion Region of the Mass