Element essential for photolysis of water is

Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Chlorine

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Carbon

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Solution

The correct option is B Chlorine
Chlorine is involved in photolysis or photoxidation of water. The released electrons from the splitting of water goes in the Photosystem II. It helps in the evolution of molecular oxygen
So, the correct answer is 'Chlorine'

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