Helen performed an experiment with KMNO4 at 520 nm. Given the percent transmittance of 5 ppm KMNO4 using a 1 cm cuvette is 86 %. Calculate the molar absorptivity of KMNO4 (158.03 g/mol) at this wavelength.

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Helen performed an experiment with KMNO4 at 520 nm. Given the percent transmittance
of 5 ppm KMNO4 using a 1 cm cuvette is 86 %. Calculate the molar absorptivity of KMNO4
(158.03 g/mol) at this wavelength.
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