When a Solution of an Organic Compound Absorbs Light Whose

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a solution of an organic compound absorbs light whose wavelength is 400 nm,the solution appears

• A)yellow.
• B)red.
• C)purple.
• D)blue.
• E)white.

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Definitions:

E Or Z Label

The E or Z label is used in chemistry to describe the configuration of substituents around double bonds, where E signifies trans arrangements and Z signifies cis arrangements.

Alkene

Hydrocarbons that contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms, part of the unsaturated hydrocarbons class.

Molar Heat

The heat absorbed or released by one mole of a substance during a phase change or chemical reaction, often measured in Joules per mole (J/mol).

Bredt's Rule

A principle stating that bridged bicyclic compounds cannot have a double bond at a bridgehead position unless the rings are sufficiently large.