Question

how are the reactants represented in the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6co₂ + o₂
6co₂ + 6h₂o
c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6o₂
c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6h₂o

Explanation:

The chemical equation for photosynthesis is \(6CO_2 + 6H_2O \xrightarrow[\text{Chlorophyll}]{\text{Sunlight}} C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2\). Reactants are on the left - hand side of the equation. So the reactants for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (\(CO_2\)) and water (\(H_2O\)) in the amounts \(6CO_2\) and \(6H_2O\). The first option has \(O_2\) which is a product, the third and fourth options have glucose (\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)) which is a product.

Answer:

B. \(6CO_2 + 6H_2O\)