GK Question

science medium true_false

True or False: Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a widely studied photocatalyst for water splitting and pollutant degradation under UV light.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

TiO₂ absorbs UV, generates electron-hole pairs that drive redox reactions: water → H₂ + O₂; organic pollutants → CO₂ + H₂O. Research focuses on visible-light activation via doping. Green chemistry application. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Photocatalysis
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF