The Bonds of Oxygen Molecules Are Broken by Sunlight

question 114

Multiple Choice

The bonds of oxygen molecules are broken by sunlight. The minimum energy required to break the oxygen-oxygen bond is 495 kJ/mol. What is the wavelength of sunlight that can cause this bond breakage

• A) 212 nm
• B) 222 nm
• C) 221 nm
• D) 242 nm
• E) None of the above

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