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Give an example of a photolytic reaction which is not a decomposition reaction.

A photolytic reaction is one in which a chemical compound is broken down by the photons (particles of light).


Photosynthesis reaction:


CO2 + H2O + sunlight → C6H12O6 + O2 + H2O


In the photosynthesis reaction, sunlight provides energy to the plants. This reaction is not an example of decomposition reaction as the energy released do not get decomposed in any form.



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