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Infrared spectrum is studied with the he...

Infrared spectrum is studied with the help of prism of

A

flint glass

B

flint glass

C

extra dense flint glass

D

rock-salt

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D
The material rock-salt does not absorb infrared rays and transmits them, Rock-salt prisms are therefore used for studying infrared spectrum.
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