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If a chemical reaction such as photosynthesis begins with 6 atoms of carbon C , how many atoms of carbon C should be in the products?a. 12 atoms of carbon Cb. 6 atoms of carbon Cc. 3 atoms of carbon Cd. 2 atoms of carbon C

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Answer:

Option B. 6 atoms of carbon

Step-by-step explanation:

In any chemical reaction, atoms from reactant side and product side must be the same.

This is photosynthesis reaction:

6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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