The Strongest Absorptions in the UV Spectra of Aldehydes and Ketones

question 74

Multiple Choice

The strongest absorptions in the UV spectra of aldehydes and ketones are ones which result from ________ electronic transitions.

• A) σ to σ^*
• B) σ to π^*
• C) n to π^*
• D) π to π^*
• E) π to σ^*

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