Question is ⇒ Why is it generally preferable to use absorbance as a measure of absorption rather than % transmittance?, Options are ⇒ (A) Because %T cannot be measured as accurately as absorbance, (B) Because %T is dependant on the power of the incident radiation, (C) Because absorbance is proportional to the concentration of the analyte, whereas %T is not, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Why is it generally preferable to use absorbance as a measure of absorption rather than % transmittance?, Options are ⇒ (A) Because %T cannot be measured as accurately as absorbance, (B) Because %T is dependant on the power of the incident radiation, (C) Because absorbance is proportional to the concentration of the analyte, whereas %T is not, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Why is it generally preferable to use absorbance as a measure of absorption rather than % transmittance?
A.	Because %T cannot be measured as accurately as absorbance [Wrong Answer]
B.	Because %T is dependant on the power of the incident radiation [Wrong Answer]
C.	Because absorbance is proportional to the concentration of the analyte, whereas %T is not [Correct Answer]
D.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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