Question 2. What should be the molecular ion and the positively charged fragments, which arise from the ionization of: a. 2 -methylpentane b. 2,2-dimethylpropane c. 1-pentene

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2. What should be the molecular ion and the positively charged fragments, which arise from the ionization of: a. 2 -methylpentane b. 2,2-dimethylpropane c. 1-pentene

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【General guidance】The answer provided below has been developed in a clear step by step manner.Step1/3a. 2-methylpentane has the molecular formula \( \ce{C6H14} \). When it undergoes ionization, the molecular ion is formed by the loss of one electron, and it is represented as \( \ce{[C6H14]+} \). The positively charged fragments that arise from this ionization could include a methyl cation \( \ce{(CH3+)} \) or a propyl cation \( \ce{(C3H7+)} \), which can be formed by cleavage of the C-C bonds adjacent to the methyl group or the propyl group, respectively.Explanation:Please refer to solution in this step.Step2/3b. 2,2-dimethylpropane has the molecular formula . \( \ce{C5H12} \). When it undergoes ionization, the molecular ion is formed by the loss of one electron, and it is represented as \( \ce{ [C5H12]+ ... See the full answer