Conjugated polyenes are hydrocarbons with alternating single and double bonds. They are commonly used as dyes because

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Conjugated polyenes are hydrocarbons with alternating single and double bonds. They are commonly used as dyes because they absorb in the visible range. Two such molecules have the formulas C6H8 and C8H10. Of the two, which has its maximum absorption at the longer wavelength? Justify your answer. See Major Technique 2 on the website of this book.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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