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The chemical equation for photosynthesis, using the symbols for the reactants and products, is as follows:
\[
\text{6 CO}_2 + \text{6 H}_2\text{O} + \text{sunlight} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + \text{6 O}_2
\]
In this equation:
- **6 CO₂** represents 6 molecules of carbon dioxide.
- **6 H₂O** represents 6 molecules of water.
- **sunlight** provides the energy necessary for the reaction.
- **C₆H₁₂O₆** represents one molecule of glucose.
- **6 O₂** represents 6 molecules of oxygen.