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How does mass spectroscopy of nicotine work?

How does mass spectroscopy of nicotine work?

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Gaurav
askIITians Faculty 164 Points
9 years ago
Mass spectrum of Nicotine

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We can notice the molecular peak at 162 m/z. However, the biggest peak is at 84 m/z. It corresponds to the fragmentation of nicotine. It deals with the pyrrolidine cycle, which has this molecular weight. During the electronic bombardment, the nicotine was split between the two cycles

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