Question

Silver chloride turns into silver and chlorine gas in the presence of ultraviolet radiation. This is an example of?

• A. photolytic decomposition reaction
• B. double displacement reaction
• C. thermal decomposition reaction
• D. redox reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

A. photolytic decomposition reaction

• The reaction is a photolytic decomposition reaction.

• A photolytic decomposition reaction, also known as photolysis or photodissociation, is a type of decomposition reaction where a compound breaks down into simpler substances due to the absorption of light (photons).

• This breakdown involves light energy causing the bonds in the reactant molecule to break, resulting in multiple products