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A product ion whose formation reveals structural or compositional information of its precursor. For instance, the | A product ion whose formation reveals structural or compositional information of its precursor. For instance, the phenyl cation in an electron ionization mass spectrum is a diagnostic ion for benzene and derivatives. | ||
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Revision as of 18:55, 17 February 2005
A product ion whose formation reveals structural or compositional information of its precursor. For instance, the phenyl cation in an electron ionization mass spectrum is a diagnostic ion for benzene and derivatives.
