The highest mass peaks in the mass spectrum of Br 2 occur at m/Z 158, 160, and

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The highest mass peaks in the mass spectrum of Br2 occur at m/Z 158, 160, and 162. The ratio of intensities of these peaks is approximately 1:2:1. Bromine has two stable isotopes, 79Br (50.7% abundance) and 81Br (49.3% abundance). 

(a). What molecular species gives rise to each of these peaks? 

(b). Explain the relative intensities of these peaks.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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