Spectroscopy
The term 'π to π*' refers to a specific type of electronic transition that occurs when an electron in a π (pi) molecular orbital is excited to a π* (pi star) antibonding molecular orbital. This transition is significant in the study of spectroscopy as it typically involves light absorption and is responsible for the electronic transitions seen in many organic compounds, particularly those with conjugated systems. The energy associated with this transition is influenced by factors such as molecular structure, bond length, and the presence of substituents.
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