Light Absorption and Chromophores

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Questions and Answers

Which type of transition is typically associated with alkenes, carbonyl, and alkynes?

  • η το π∗
  • σ το σ∗
  • η το σ∗
  • π το π∗ (correct)

What type of compounds typically undergo η το π∗ transitions?

  • Carbonyl compounds
  • Oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur compounds
  • Alkanes (correct)
  • Azo compounds

What is the range of wavelength in which σ → σ* and σ → π* transitions occur?

  • Visible light
  • UV-C light
  • Infrared light
  • Vacuum UV (correct)

Which type of transition is associated with oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen compounds?

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What is the excited state in the UV/Vis spectroscopy process?

<p>Excited state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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