Question

Define photolytic decomposition reaction.

Answer 1

Photolytic decomposition reaction:-

1. It is actually a type of decomposition reaction in which the reactant will break down just by the absorption of the photons.
2. In this, the photons will interact with the target molecules for the breakdown.
3. The decomposition of the ozone to dioxygen and oxygen radical is an example of this reaction.
4. Reaction :- ${\mathrm{O}}_3\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+\mathrm{hv}\to {\mathrm{O}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+\mathrm{O}$.