A solution of concentration 23.27 g/L shows a certain absorbance when analyzed in a cuvette using a spectrophotometer. The solution is then diluted and absorbance re-measured. The new absorbance found to be 0.17 times the first value. What is the concentration of the diluted sample? Select one: A. 136.882 g/L B. 39.559 g/L C. 0.007 g/L D. 1.700 g/L E. 3.956 g/L

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A solution of concentration 23.27 g/L shows a certain absorbance when analyzed in a cuvette using a spectrophotometer. The solution is then diluted and absorbance re-measured. The new absorbance found to be 0.17 times the first value. What is the concentration of the diluted sample?

Select one:
A. 136.882 g/L
B. 39.559 g/L
C. 0.007 g/L
D. 1.700 g/L
E. 3.956 g/L
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