Element essential for photolyisis of water is

A. Nitrogen

B. Magnesium

C. Carbon

D. Sulphur

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

An element essential for the photolyisis of water is Carbon.
Photolysis is the chemical process by which molecules are broken down into smaller units through the absorption of light.
In this process of photolysis, H₂O molecules are broken into hydrogen ions, electrons, and oxygen atoms.
Other mineral ions required for the photolysis of water are manganese, calcium and chlorine.