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Which type of electronic transition is associated with alkanes?
Which type of electronic transition is associated with alkanes?
- η το σ∗
- η το π∗ (correct)
- π το π∗
- σ το σ∗
What type of compounds exhibit η το σ∗ electronic transitions?
What type of compounds exhibit η το σ∗ electronic transitions?
- Alkenes, carbonyl, and alkynes
- Alkyl halides
- Oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen compounds (correct)
- Azo compounds
Which type of electronic transition is associated with carbonyl compounds?
Which type of electronic transition is associated with carbonyl compounds?
- η το σ∗
- π το η*
- π το π∗ (correct)
- σ το σ∗
What type of UV light absorption is associated with σ → σ* and σ → π* transitions?
What type of UV light absorption is associated with σ → σ* and σ → π* transitions?
What type of electronic transition is associated with alkenes?
What type of electronic transition is associated with alkenes?