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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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In UV-Vis spectroscopy, what does π→π* transition refer to?
Options
A Transition from bonding π to antibonding π* orbital
Correct Answer
B Transition from non-bonding to π*
C Transition from σ to σ*
D Transition from π to σ*
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

π→π transitions occur in alkenes, aromatics, and conjugated systems, involving promotion of an electron from a bonding π orbital to an antibonding π orbital.

Hint

Pi bond electron to pi*.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 860 of 1999
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