Which of the following equation most adequately sums up photosynthesis?

C O_{2} + H_{2} O \to C H_{2} O + O_{2}

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C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6 O_{2} \to 6 C O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O

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6 C O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O \to C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6 O_{2}

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6 C O_{2} + 12 H_{2} O \to C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O

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Solution

The correct option is C $6 C O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O \to C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6 O_{2}$
Photosynthesis is the process in which plants use the energy in the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. It can be represented using a chemical equation. The overall balanced equation is

6CO₂+ 6H₂O $\to$ C₆H₁₂O₆+ 6O₂

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Question 27
Which of the following equations is the summary of photosynthesis?

(a) $6 CO_2 + 12 H_2 O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2 + 6H_2O$
(b) $6CO_2+H_2O+Sunlight \rightarrow C_6 H_{12}O_6+O_2+6H_2O$
(c) $6CO_2+12H_2O+Chlorophyll+Sunlight \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 + 6H_2O$
(d) $6CO_2 + 12H_2O + Chlorophyll+Sunlight \rightarrow C_6 H_{12}O_6 + 6CO_2+6H_2O$

Balance the given equation:

CO2+H2O---->C6H12O6+O2+H2O

ANS .(1) 6CO2+7H2O----->C6H12O6+6O2+H2O is incorrect

Where as (2) 6CO2+12H2O------>C6H12O6+6O2+6H2O is correct.

Why first answer is incorrect and second answer is correct

CO₂ + H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂ + H₂O

Is the given equation correct? If not, correct it.