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The equilibrium constant for the formation of CoCl42-, a species that is blue in solution, is to be Laboratory Chemistry Question

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The equilibrium constant for the formation of CoCl42-, a species that is blue in solution, is to be measured using a colorimeter. The colorimeter has wavelength settings of 470 nm (“blue”), 565 nm (“green”), and 635 nm (“red”) to use in the experiment. What is the best setting to use?

A.

470 nm

B.

565 nm

C.

635 nm

✓ Correct
D.

All settings would be equally suitable for the measurement.

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