The ultraviolet spectrum of aspirin shows a secondary absorption band at 271 nm. If a solution of aspirin in water, with a concentration of 1×10-4 molar solution is examined at 271 nm, what will be the absorbance reading (ℇ = 1000) and what will be the intensity ratio, IO/I, respectively?

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The ultraviolet spectrum of aspirin shows a secondary absorption band at 271 nm. If a solution of aspirin in water, with a concentration of 1×10-4 molar solution is examined at 271 nm, what will be the absorbance reading (ℇ = 1000) and what will be the intensity ratio, IO/I, respectively?

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