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The base peak in the mass spectrum of trans‐1,2‐di‐(2‐pyridyl)ethylene is due to the M‐1 ion. A major fragmentation route involves loss of HCN from the M‐1 ion. Another important pathway involves rupture of one of the bonds linking a pyridine ring with the central CHCH group.

The mass spectrum of 2,2′‐oxydipyridine obtained by electron impact is reported. The principal fragmentations involve loss of C2IIO and CO in addition to rupture of the central bonds. Molecular rearrangements accompany the fragmentations.

The base peaks in the mass spectra of Ν,N′-diphenylformamidine, N,N′-di-(4-chlorophenyl)formamidine and N,N′-di-(3-chlorophenyl)formamidine are due to the molecular ions of aniline, 4-chloroaniline and 3-chloroaniline respectively. The species responsible for the base peaks are thought to be formed by rupture of the CH-NH bond with concomitant hydrogen migration.

The mass spectrum of 2,2′‐selenodipyridine obtained by electron impact is reported. The base peak in the spectrum is due to the C5H4N+ ion formed principally by rupture of the central bonds. The molecular ion gives rise to a peak of 50% of the intensity of the base peak. Other fragmentations include loss of H, Se and CSe from the molecular ion and HCN from the M‐1 ion.