(a) What is meant by photodecomposition reaction? Give one example.
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Photo decomposition or photo chemical reactions is the process of decomposing [splitting up the compound] into its respective constituents.
For example :
when Silver Chloride is exposed to sunlight , it decomposes to form silver metal and chlorine gas
.
decomposes
2AgCl(s) ----------------------> 2Ag (S) +Cl2(g)
white in colour Greyish white colour
For example :
when Silver Chloride is exposed to sunlight , it decomposes to form silver metal and chlorine gas
.
decomposes
2AgCl(s) ----------------------> 2Ag (S) +Cl2(g)
white in colour Greyish white colour
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Answer:
Explanation:
Those decomposition reactions in which the light is absorbed or required to carry out the decomposition reaction are called photo-decomposition reaction.For example-
2AgBr→2Ag+Br
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