Light energy is used in splitting the molecule, into .

Water molecules

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Solution

In the light reaction of photosynthesis, chlorophyll molecule absorbs light energy, results in the splitting of water molecules, results in the release of protons, electrons and nascent oxygen. This process is called Photolysis of water. It occur in the lumen of thylakoid.
Final answer: Light energy is used in splitting the water molecules into two components.

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The specific function of light energy in the process of photosynthesis is to

(a) reduce carbon dioxide.

(b) synthesis glucose

(d) split water molecule.

(H_{2} O ⟶ 2 H^{+} + O_{2} + 2 e)

Splitting of $H_{2} O$ molecules into hydrogen ions and oxygen in the presence of light and stroma is photolysis.

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