Photosubstitution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008929",
  "term": "Photosubstitution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction in which a substituent on a molecule is replaced by another group, with the overall process being initiated or promoted by the absorption of light. This light-induced replacement can occur through homolytic or heterolytic bond cleavage pathways. An example is the photosubstitution of halide ions in aromatic compounds.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 400 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photosubstitution/"
}