Why can shorter wavelengths NOT be used by pigments?

a. They would oxidize the pigment.
b. They would reduce the pigment.
c. They would cause the excitation of electrons.
d. They would cause electrons to gain insufficient energy.


Ans: a. They would oxidize the pigment.

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