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Standard X
Biology
Photosynthesis
Given below i...
Question
Given below is the overall chemical equation of photosynthesis which is incomplete in certain respects.
CO
2
+
H
2
O
→
Chlorophyll
C
6
H
12
O
6
+
H
2
O
+
O
2
Rewrite the equation in its complete form.
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Solution
The overall chemical equation of photosynthesis:
6CO
2
+ 12 H
2
O
→
Sunlight
Chlorophyll
C
6
H
12
O
6
+ 6H
2
O + 6O
2
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