Which of the following compounds has the longest $\lambda$_max? A) (E )-2-pentene B) (Z)-2-pentene C) 1-pentene D) 1,3-hexadiene E) 1,3,5-hexatriene

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The compound with the longest F1F1F1S1F1F1F10_max will have the most extended conjugated system. 1,3,5-hexatriene has a conjugated system of six carbon atoms, while all other compounds have conjugated systems of only four carbon atoms or less. Therefore, 1,3,5-hexatriene has the longest F1F1F1S1F1F1F10_max.

Which of the Following Compounds Has the Longest λ\lambdaλ max? A) (E )-2-Pentene B) (Z)-2-Pentene C) 1-Pentene D) 1,3-Hexadiene

Which of the Following Compounds Has the Longest $\lambda$ _max?
A) (E )-2-Pentene
B) (Z)-2-Pentene
C) 1-Pentene
D) 1,3-Hexadiene