The average bond enthalpies for the C–Cl and C–F bonds are and respectively

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Energetics · Energetics

Problem

The average bond enthalpies for the C–Cl and C–F bonds are

324\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

and

492\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

respectively. Calculate the wavelengths of UV radiation required to break C–Cl and C–F bonds.