11A.4 Radiation of wavelength 268 nm passed through 1.5 mm of a solution that contained benzene in a transparent solvent at a concentration of 0.080 mol dm^−3. The intensity of the radiation is reduced to 22 per cent of its initial value (so T = 0.22). (a) Calculate the absorbance and the molar absorption coefficient of the benzene. (b) What would be the transmittance through a cell of thickness 3.0 mm? Before solving the problem please also give a brief explanation of the concept or associated equation(s) and variables

11A.4 Radiation of wavelength 268 nm passed through 1.5 mm of a solution that contained benzene in a transparent solvent at a concentration of 0.080 mol dm^−3. The intensity of the radiation is reduced to 22 per cent of its initial value (so T = 0.22). (a) Calculate the absorbance and the molar absorption coefficient of the benzene. (b) What would be the transmittance through a cell of thickness 3.0 mm? Before solving the problem please also give a brief explanation of the concept or associated equation(s) and variables

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