For photolytic degradation, the organic pollutant molecule must have a chromophoric group that is capable of absorbing solar radiation to be excited. Which one of the following chromophores can absorb photons at a wavelength of 340 nm? a) Azo. O b) Carbonyl. c) Nitro. d) Nitroso. O e) Phenol.

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For photolytic degradation, the organic pollutant molecule must have a
chromophoric group that is capable of absorbing solar radiation to be excited. Which
one of the following chromophores can absorb photons at a wavelength of 340 nm?
a) Azo.
O b) Carbonyl.
c) Nitro.
d) Nitroso.
O e) Phenol.
Transcribed Image Text:For photolytic degradation, the organic pollutant molecule must have a chromophoric group that is capable of absorbing solar radiation to be excited. Which one of the following chromophores can absorb photons at a wavelength of 340 nm? a) Azo. O b) Carbonyl. c) Nitro. d) Nitroso. O e) Phenol.
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