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How does the light accelerate the decomposition of vitamin C? All I know is that the reaction involves a photochemical decomposition. Could you explain more about photochemical decompositions, especially with regard to vitamin C?
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Igloo writes ...
A full explanation of this process is outside the scope of our FAQs since it is too specialised and complex to discuss here. However, I have found a good web reference for you at:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1265247
But first, I suggest that you look at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photochemical
to find out more about the theory of photochemical processes.
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updated: 21 February 2008
