Chapter 18: Q9 P (page 456)
18-9 Why does a compound whose visible absorption maximum is at 480 nm (blue-green) appear to be red?
Short Answer
The Transmitted light will be complement of the color of absorption at 480 nm.
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Chapter 18: Q9 P (page 456)
18-9 Why does a compound whose visible absorption maximum is at 480 nm (blue-green) appear to be red?
The Transmitted light will be complement of the color of absorption at 480 nm.
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