Question

Which is the correct chemical equation for photosynthesis?

1. 6CO2 + 6H2O ® C6H12O6 + 6O2
2. C6H12O6 + 6O2 ® 6CO2 + 6H2O
3. 3CO2 + 3H2O + 3O2® C6H12O6
4. 6O2 + 6H2O ® C6H12O6 + 6CO2

Answer 1

1. 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Step-by-step explanation:

The left side of the equation, or the reactants side, should have 6 carbon dioxide and 6 water.

So, the left side should have 6CO2 + 6H2O

The right side of the equation, or the products side, should have 1 glucose and 6 oxygen.

So, the right side should have C6H12O6 + 6O2

The correct answer is 1. 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2