Photochemical reaction rate does not depend significantly on temperature, because____________________?

Correct answer: C. The energy of reacting molecules exceeds the activation energy by absorption of light

  • A. It is a reversible reaction
  • B. It is an exothermic reaction
  • C. The energy of reacting molecules exceeds the activation energy by absorption of light
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Absorption of light supplies the reacting molecules with energy directly, often raising them above the activation-energy barrier. Consequently, the rate is much less dependent on temperature than an ordinary thermally activated reaction.

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