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What type of transition involves oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen compounds?
What type of transition involves oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen compounds?
- σ to σ*
- π to σ*
- π to π*
- η to σ* (correct)
What is the wavelength range of UV absorption for σ → σ* and σ → π* transitions?
What is the wavelength range of UV absorption for σ → σ* and σ → π* transitions?
- X-ray region
- Vacuum UV (correct)
- Infrared region
- Visible spectrum
Which type of compounds exhibit π to π* transitions?
Which type of compounds exhibit π to π* transitions?
- Azo compounds
- Alkenes (correct)
- Alkanes
- Carbonyl compounds
What is the type of transition associated with alkynes?
What is the type of transition associated with alkynes?
What is the ground state reached after UV absorption?
What is the ground state reached after UV absorption?