Question

Photosynthesis is a reduction reaction or oxidation reaction or redox reaction?

Answer 1

• Oxidation and reduction reaction is also known as Redox reactions.
• It involves the transfer of electrons. During oxidation a substance loses its electrons whereas during reduction a substance gains electrons.
• During photosynthesis, the chlorophyll convert the CO₂ into sugars in the presence of sunlight by a set of Redox reactions.

• ½ Oxidation + ½ Reduction = Rodox reaction. Collectively, oxidation and reduction are known as redox, or an electron transfer reaction. After balancing the two half-equations one can determine the total net reaction.