The Bonds of Oxygen Molecules Are Broken by Sunlight

question 18

Short Answer

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?

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