photolysis of a nitrite to form a δ-nitroso alcohol. The mechanism is believed to involve a homolytic
RO–NO cleavage, followed by δ-hydrogen abstraction and radical coupling.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2229 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)