What is the likeliest m/z value for the base peak in the mass spectrum of 3-methylpentane?
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The correct answer is reaction 2 most likely occurred in their experiment.
So the given two reactions are as follows:
1) Au³⁺(aq) + Co(s) --> Au(s) + Co³⁺(aq)
2) 2Au³⁺(aq) + 3Co(s) --> 2Au(s) + 3Co³⁺(aq)
Mass of Co = 6.087 g
Molar mass of Co = 58.933 g/mol
Moles of Co = = 0.1032
Mass of Au = 13.572 g
Molar mass of Au = 196.967 g/mol
Moles of Au = = 0.069
Now based on reaction 1) the molar ratio between Co and Au is 1:1
So as per this reaction 0.1032 moles of Co would produce 0.1032 mole of Au
Again based on reaction 2) the molar ratio between Co and Au is 3:2
So as per this reaction 0.1032 moles of Co would produce mole of Au
or, As per the second reaction 0.1032 moles of Co would produce 0.0688 moles of Au