The Lifetime of an Excited Electronic State Is 2

question 4

Multiple Choice

The lifetime of an excited electronic state is 2.9 ns in the absence of a quencher and 1.7 ns if a quencher is present. What is the quantum yield for quenching?

• A) 0.83
• B) 0.71
• C) 0.59
• D) 0.41

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