The average bond energy (enthalpy) for a C=C double bond is 614 kJ/molkJ/mol and that of a C−C single bond is 348 kJ/molkJ/mol. If it takes 4.42×10−19 J/molecule to break the C=C double bond. What is the longest wavelength λ of light that will provide photons of sufficient energy to break the π bond and cause the isomerization? Express your answer numerically in nanometers.

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The average bond energy (enthalpy) for a C=C double bond is 614 kJ/molkJ/mol and that of a C−C single bond is 348 kJ/molkJ/mol. If it takes
4.42×10−19 J/molecule
to break the C=C double bond. What is the longest wavelength λ of light that will provide photons of sufficient energy to break the π bond and cause the isomerization?
Express your answer numerically in nanometers.
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