PRINCIPLES OF MODERN CHEMISTRY-OWLV2
PRINCIPLES OF MODERN CHEMISTRY-OWLV2
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Author: OXTOBY
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Chapter 7, Problem 48CP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Whether the wavelength of maximum absorption in naphthalene is shorter or longer than 255 nm that is maximum absorption in benzene needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:Benzene shows resonance due to delocalization of π

electrons. The naphthalene is formed by fusion of two benzene molecules. The structure of benzene and naphthalene is represented as follows:

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