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What is the wavelength range for the UV absorption process involving σ → σ* and σ → π* transitions?
What is the wavelength range for the UV absorption process involving σ → σ* and σ → π* transitions?
- Visible light
- Microwave radiation
- Infrared light
- Vacuum UV (λ < λmax) (correct)
What type of electronic transition occurs in alkenes?
What type of electronic transition occurs in alkenes?
- η το σ∗
- η το π∗
- σ το π∗ (correct)
- π το π∗
What type of compounds exhibit η το π∗ electronic transitions?
What type of compounds exhibit η το π∗ electronic transitions?
- Oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen compounds
- Carbonyl compounds
- Alkanes (correct)
- Alkynes and azo compounds
What type of electronic transition occurs in oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen compounds?
What type of electronic transition occurs in oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen compounds?
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What type of compounds exhibit π το π∗ electronic transitions?
What type of compounds exhibit π το π∗ electronic transitions?
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