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The graph shows the mass spectrum of an organic compound X. Which peak represents the relative molecular mass of X?

mass spectrometry - ZIMSEC Chemistry past paper diagram
AA (43)
BB (77)
CC (105)
DD (120)
Explanation: The marking scheme gives answer D. The molecular ion peak (highest m/z) represents the relative molecular mass. Peak D at 120 is the molecular ion peak.

ZIMSEC Chemistry Paper 3, November 2009, Q1

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