ich chemical equation is correct for photosynthesis?

Question

A.
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + energy

B.
6CO2 + 6H2O + energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

C.
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

D.
C6H12O6 + 6O2 + energy → 6CO2 + 6H2O

Answer 1

The correct chemical equation for photosynthesis is:

B. \( 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{energy} \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \)

In this equation, carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) are converted into glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂) using energy, typically from sunlight.