The nitrogen rule states that if a compound has an odd-mass molecular ion, the compound contains an

Question:

The "nitrogen rule" states that if a compound has an odd-mass molecular ion, the compound contains an odd number of nitrogen atoms.
a. Calculate m/z the value for the molecular ion of the following compounds:
1. CH3CH2CH2CH2NH2
2. H2NCH2CH2CH2NH2
b. Explain why the nitrogen rule holds.
c. State the rule in terms of an even-mass molecular ion.