Hückel Theory Predicts That the Energies of the 

question 2

Multiple Choice

Hückel theory predicts that the energies of the  orbitals of 1,3-butadiene, C₄H₆, are
E₁=α+1.62α
E₂=α+1.62α
E₃=α-1.62α
E₄=α-1.62α
Predict the wavelength of the lowest energy transition in the electronic spectrum of butadiene, given that  = -3.8 eV.

• A) 326 nm
• B) 526 nm
• C) 263 nm
• D) 201 nm

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