One requires \(11\) eV of energy to dissociate a carbon monoxide molecule into carbon and oxygen atoms. The minimum frequency of the appropriate electromagnetic radiation to achieve the dissociation lies in:
1. visible region
2. infrared region
3. ultraviolet region
4. microwave region

(c) Hint: The energy of the radiation depends on the frequency of the radiation.
Step 1: Given, energy required to dissociate a carbon monoxide molecule into carbon and oxygen atoms,
E = 11eV
We know that, E = hν, where h = 6.62 x 10-34 J-sec
                 v = frequency
            11eV = hν
             ν=11×1.6×10-19hJ
=11×1.6×10-196.62×10-34J
=2.65×1015 Hz
This frequency radiation belongs to the ultraviolet region.