OCR A Jun 2013 Paper 2 Q6

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6 Mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy are used in analysis. 15 (a) The element sulfur exists as molecules, Sn. The mass spectrum that would be given by a sample of sulfur is shown below. All the sulfur atoms are the same isotope. abundance 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 m /z (i) State the m/z value of the molecular ion.[1] (ii) Suggest the formula for a molecule of sulfur.[1] (iii) What is the formula for the fragment ion with m/z = 128?[1]OCR 2013 Turn over<br />
 (b) A sample of an element, L is analysed using mass spectrometry. The mass spectrum is shown below. 16 percentage abundance (%) 40 30 20 10 33% 34% 25% 194 195 196 m /z 8% 198 Calculate the relative atomic mass of L. Give your answer to one decimal place. relative atomic mass of L =[2] (c) Give an everyday use for infrared spectroscopy.[1]OCR 2013<br />
 (d) The solvent, M, is an organic compound used in paints. The solvent M was analysed. 17 M has a relative molecular mass of 72.0. The percentage composition by mass of M is C, 66.7%; H, 11.1%; O, 22.2%. The infrared spectrum of M is shown below. 100 transmittance (%) 50 0 4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 500 wavenumber / cm1 The analysis produces several possible organic structures. Suggest, with reasons, two possible structures for M.[5]OCR 2013 [Total: 11] Turn over<br />

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