Atmospheric chemistry - how to find a wavelength

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Cl2 can be released into the marine boundary layer by oxidizing chloride in sea salt aerosol, leading to significant buildup at night. Upon sunrise, Cl2 photolyzes to release reactive Cl atom radicals. A user sought assistance in calculating the maximum wavelength of light needed to dissociate Cl2, given its bond energy of 243 kJ/mole. After some discussion, the user successfully solved the problem independently. This highlights the importance of understanding atmospheric chemistry and the photochemical processes involved.
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Recently, it has been found that Cl2 can be released to the atmosphere in the marine boundary layer through mechanisms that oxidize chloride (Cl-) in sea salt aerosol. The Cl2 is unreactive at night and can build up to significant levels. Upon sunrise, Cl2 will photolyze, releasing very reactive Cl atom radicals according to the reaction: Cl2 + hv → Cl. + Cl.
a) If the bond energy of the Cl-Cl bond is 243 kJ/mole, calculate the maximum wavelength of light(in nm) that would dissociate the molecule

how would i do that can someone help please
 
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oke i actually was able to solve it thanks anyway
 
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