Which of the following equations is the summary of photosynthesis?

6CO₂ + 12H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂+ 6H₂O
6CO₂ + H₂O + sunlight→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂+ 6H₂O
6CO₂ + 12H₂O +chlorophyll+sunlight→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂+ 6H₂O
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6CO₂+ 6H₂O

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Solution

The correct option is C
6CO₂ + 12H₂O +chlorophyll+sunlight→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂+ 6H₂O

Correct option is C:
During photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
The process of photosynthesis requires chlorophyll for the absorption of sunlight.
Explanation for incorrect options
Option A:
In this reaction, sunlight and chlorophyll is not mentioned and as such does not represent the complete process of photosynthesis.
Option B:
In this reaction, only sunlight is mentioned and chlorophyll is missing.
Moreover, the reaction is not balanced as the number of H-atoms on both sides of the reaction are not same.
Option D:
In this reaction, both sunlight and chlorophyll are not mentioned.
Moreover, the reaction shows presence of CO₂ which is not a product during the process of photosynthesis.

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

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