The technique used to measure the concentration of a solution based on light absorption is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The technique used to measure the concentration of a solution based on light absorption is:
A. Electrophoresis
B. Spectrophotometry
C. Centrifugation
D. Chromatography
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Spectrophotometry measures the absorbance of light by a solution at a specific wavelength, which is proportional to the concentration of the absorbing substance (Beer-Lambert law).

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