Cholesteric liquid crystals are colored because ________.
A)each molecule is a chromophore
B)of the slight twist between layers
C)of the large spacing between layers
D)of the large number of conjugated bonds
E)all of the molecules contain multiple benzene rings

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Cholesteric liquid crystals have a slight twist between layers, which causes constructive interference of certain wavelengths of light and destructive interference of others, resulting in the colors observed.

Cholesteric Liquid Crystals Are Colored Because ________