Question

12) Photosynthesis is a chemical reaction where carbon dioxide and water react to form glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen gas. Which represents the proper balanced equations for photosynthesis?

Answer 1

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy = C6H12O6 + 6O2.

Answer 2

Answer : The balanced chemical reaction will be,

`6CO_2+6H_2O\overset{sunlight}\rightarrow C_6H_(12)O_6+6O_2`

Explanation :

Photosynthesis : It is a type of chemical process which occurs in the green plants or the living organisms.

During the photosynthesis process, carbon dioxide reacts with the water in the presence of sunlight to gives product as glucose and oxygen.

In this reaction, carbon dioxide and water molecule are the reactants and glucose and oxygen are the products.

The balanced chemical reaction will be,

`6CO_2+6H_2O\overset{sunlight}\rightarrow C_6H_(12)O_6+6O_2`