An important reaction in the formation of photochemical smog is the photodissociation of NO2:
NO2 + hv → NO(g) + O(g)
The maximum wavelength of light that can cause this reaction is 420 nm.
(a) In what part of the electromagnetic spectrum is light with this wavelength found?
(b) What is the maximum strength of a bond, in kJ/mol, that can be broken by absorption of a photon of 420-nm light?
(c)Write out the photodissociation reaction showing Lewis-dot structures.