Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
The energy required for various electronic transitions follow the order
A
σ→σ* > n-σ* > π-π* > n→π*
B
σ→σ* > n→π* > n-σ* > n-π*
C
π-π* > n→π* > σ→σ* > n-σ*
D
n→π* > σ→σ* > n-σ* > π-π*
Answer
σ→σ* > n-σ* > π-π* > n→π*
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A):σ→σ* > n-σ* > π-π* > n→π*.