Answer:
The bands are due to:
λmax = 289 nm n→π* transition (E = 12)
λmax = 182 nm π→π* transition (E=10000)
Explanation:
The two types of acetaldehyde transition are as follows:
n→π* and π→π*
From the attached diagram we have to:
ΔEn→π* < ΔEπ→π*
ΔEα(1/λ)
Thus:
λn→π* > λπ→π*
In n→π* spin forbidden, the intensity is low. Thus, the molar extinction E for n→π* is very low.
The same way, for π→π* spin allowed the intensity is high. Thus, the molar extinction coefficient E for π→π* is high too.
The bands are due to:
λmax = 289 nm n→π* transition (E = 12)
λmax = 182 nm π→π* transition (E=10000)
