Give an example of photochemical reaction

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Give an example of photochemical reaction

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answered Mar 15, 2018 by Annu Priya (18,055 points) 24 45 81

Photochemical decomposition reactions (or simply photolysis) are those reactions in which a chemical compound decomposes by the action of sunlight. 

For example, silver chloride in the presence of light decomposes to give silver and chlorine gas.

 

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