In order to break a chemical bond in the molecules of human skin, causing sunburn, a photon energy of about 3.5eV is required. This corresponds to wavelength in the
A
Infrared region
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B
X-ray region
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C
Visible region
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D
Ultraviolet region
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Solution
The correct option is D Ultraviolet region Converting the energy into joules and using the equation. E=hcλ