1.28×10−4M solution of potassium permanganate has a transmittance of 0.5 when measured in a  1 cm cell at 525 nm. 1. Calculate the molar absorptivity coefficient for the permanganate at this wavelength. 2. If the concentration is doubled what would be the absorbance and the percentage transmittance of the new solution?

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1.28×10−4M solution of potassium permanganate has a transmittance of 0.5 when measured in a 
1 cm cell at 525 nm.
1. Calculate the molar absorptivity coefficient for the permanganate at this wavelength.
2. If the concentration is doubled what would be the absorbance and the
percentage transmittance of the new solution?

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