Fragmentation patterns
Fragmentation patterns
Real World
Forensic chemists at the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory identify accelerants in arson cases by matching fragmentation patterns of petrol components against reference spectra.
Exam Focus
Memorise key losses: 15 (CH₃), 17 (OH), 18 (H₂O), 29 (CHO), 43 (CH₃CO), 44 (CO₂) to decode spectra quickly.
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