The absorbance maximum of benzene is 255 nm, whilst for naphthalene it is 286 nm. Why does naphthalene absorb at a higher wavelength when compared to benzene? Select one: O a. Increased number of sigma bonds O b. Increased conjugation O c. Larger HOMO-LUMO gap d. Increased number of atoms

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The absorbance maximum of benzene is 255 nm, whilst for naphthalene it is 286 nm. Why
does naphthalene absorb at a higher wavelength when compared to benzene?
Select one:
а.
Increased number of sigma bonds
O b. Increased conjugation
c. Larger HOMO-LUMO gap
O d. Increased number of atoms
Transcribed Image Text:The absorbance maximum of benzene is 255 nm, whilst for naphthalene it is 286 nm. Why does naphthalene absorb at a higher wavelength when compared to benzene? Select one: а. Increased number of sigma bonds O b. Increased conjugation c. Larger HOMO-LUMO gap O d. Increased number of atoms
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