Question

Photolysis of water was first discovered by

• A. D.I.arnon
• B. Van Niel
• C. R. Hill
• D. F. Bendall

Answer 1

The correct option is C R. Hill

D.I.arnon elucidated the mechanism by which green plant utilize light energy to produce chemical energy and oxygen.
van Niel proved that oxygen that was evolved during photosynthesis originated from water molecules and not carbon dioxide.
Photolysis or the splitting of water by utilizing light energy was discovered by Robert Hill.
F. Bendall discovered the 'Z scheme' of electron transport.​​​​​​​