CHEM 257
Discussion Questions - Alkene Addition
6. (3 points) Below are two mass spectra, one for bromocyclopentane, and one for 1,2-dibromocyclopentane.
a. (1 point) Match the molecules (given below) to their corresponding mass spectrum. Please draw each molecule directly in the appropriate box on the mass spectra above.
bromocyclopentane
Exact Mass: 147.99
1,2-dibromocyclopentane
Exact Mass: 225.90
b. (2 points) Identify two ways that you can tell which mass spectrum corresponds to which compound.