Question

What is the concentration of paracetamol in a 0.1 N sodium hydroxide solution, whose absorption in a 1 cm cell at its max, 257 nm, was found to be 0.825? The A (1%, 1 cm) in the IP monograph of paracetamol is given as 715 at 257 nm

• A. 1.1 g/100 ml
• B. 0.0011 mg/100 ml
• C. 0.0011 g/100 ml
• D. 0.0011 μg/100 ml

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct answer is option (C) : 0.0011 g/100 ml