Correct option is B
Explanation-
Given:
Molecular ion peak [M]⁺ at m/z = 149, 100% abundance.
Another peak at m/z = 150 with 6.7% abundance → indicates ¹³C isotope peak.
[M + 2]⁺ peak with 5% abundance → suggests presence of Sulfur (S), especially ³⁴S.
Step 1: Check [M + 1]⁺ peak (m/z = 150, 6.7%)
This peak is due to ¹³C, which has a natural abundance of 1.1%.
Calculation of the number of carbon atoms:
So, approximately 6 carbon atoms. Most likely 5–6 C atoms.
Step 2: Check [M + 2]⁺ peak (m/z = 151, 5%)
This is due to the ³⁴S isotope, which has 4.2% abundance.
If the [M+2] peak is around 5%, it's strongly indicative of one sulfur atom:
For one sulfur atom: M+2 peak ≈ 4.2
Observed: 5% => confirms one sulfur atom.
Step 3: Molecular Weight Matching
Look for the compound whose molecular weight is 149.
Option b : C₅H₁₁NO₂S
C = 5 × 12 = 60
H = 11 × 1 = 11
N = 1 × 14 = 14
O = 2 × 16 = 32
S = 1 × 32 = 32
Total = 60 + 11 + 14 + 32 + 32 = 149 g/mol
Also:
~5 carbon atoms → Matches [M+1] peak (6.7%)
1 sulfur atom → Matches [M+2] peak (5%)
Final Answer: Option b – C₅H₁₁NO₂S


