Molar extinction coefficient (ε) a constant in Beer- Lambert law is the characteristics of the:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Solute
- B. Solvent
- C. Concentration
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Under defined conditions of solvent, pH, and temperature the molar absorption coefficient for a particular compound is a constant at the specified wavelength. Furthermore, it is used to calculate concentration using A = εLcWhere A is the amount of light absorbed by the sample for a particular wavelength,ε is the molar extinction coefficient, L is the distance that the light travels through the solution, and c is the concentration of the absorbing species per unit volume. Hence, it is a characteristic of concentration, as well as solute, and solvent.
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