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Let's recap some terminology before going on.

In a mass spectrum, how do we define the peak with the highest intensity?

a) Molecular peak
b) Base peak
c) Standard peak
d) Principal peak



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Final answer:

The base peak in a mass spectrum is the peak with the highest intensity and provides valuable information about the compound's molecular weight.


Explanation:

In a mass spectrum, the peak with the highest intensity is called the base peak. This peak is assigned 100% intensity and represents the most abundant ion in the spectrum. The base peak is crucial in identifying the molecular weight of a compound and is used as a reference point for measuring the intensity of other peaks.


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