In the UV-Visible Spectrum of (E)-1,3,5-Hexatriene, the Lowest Energy Absorption

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the UV-visible spectrum of (E) -1,3,5-hexatriene, the lowest energy absorption corresponds to a ________.

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

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