To determine the number of fragments accelerated in a mass spectrometer using electron ionization, we analyze the fragments provided. Electron ionization produces ions, which can be radicals (●) or cations (+). Only charged fragments are accelerated to the analyzer tube.
Examining the fragments:
- ●CH2-CH3: Neutral radical, not accelerated.
- CH3-CH3●: Neutral radical, not accelerated.
- ●CH3-CH2-CH2: Neutral radical, not accelerated.
- CH2=CH+=CH2: Positively charged, accelerated.
- [CH3-CH2-CH2]+●: Positively charged radical, accelerated.
There are 2 positively charged fragments.
Conclusion: The number of fragments accelerated is 2, which fits within the given range (2,2).