A solution of a dye with an absorptivity coefficient (ε) of 3.75 x 102 M-1cm-1 had an absorbance of 0.039 measured in a cell whose width is 1.00 cm. What is the concentration of the dye in the solution? a. 1.46 x 10-3 M b. 1.04 x 100 M c. 1.04 x 10-4 M d. 1.46 x 101 M

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A solution of a dye with an absorptivity coefficient (ε) of 3.75 x 102 M-1cm-1 had an absorbance of 0.039 measured in a cell whose width is 1.00 cm. What is the concentration of the dye in the solution?

a.

1.46 x 10-3 M

b.

1.04 x 100 M

c.

1.04 x 10-4 M

d.

1.46 x 101 M

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