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If a non-cyclic alkane shows a molecular ion peak at m/z 3.80 × 102, what is the chemical formula?

If a non-cyclic alkane shows a molecular ion peak at m/z 3.80 × 102, what is the chemical-example-1
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The General Equation of Alkane is as follow,

CnH₂n₊₂ ------- (1)
As m/z = 380
So,

CnH₂n₊₂ = 380
Or,
12n+ 1₂n₊₂ = 380

12n+ ₂n ₊ ₂ = 380

14n ₊ ₂ = 380

14n = 380 - 2

14n = 378

n = 378 / 14

n = 27
Now, putting value of n in eq. 1

C₂₇H₍₂₇ₓ₂₎₊₂

C₂₇H₅₆
Result:
C = 27

H = 56
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