5. A 7.25x104 M solution of Potassium cyanide (KCN) has a transmittance of 45.2% when measured in a 2 cm cell at a wavelength of 525 nm. Calculate (a) the absorbance of this solution; (b) the molar absorptivity of KMnO4.

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5. A 7.25x104 M solution of Potassium cyanide (KCN) has
a transmittance of 45.2% when measured in a 2 cm cell
at a wavelength of 525 nm. Calculate (a) the absorbance
of this solution; (b) the molar absorptivity of KMNO4.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A 7.25x104 M solution of Potassium cyanide (KCN) has a transmittance of 45.2% when measured in a 2 cm cell at a wavelength of 525 nm. Calculate (a) the absorbance of this solution; (b) the molar absorptivity of KMNO4.
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