Q. Which one is the correct reaction of photosynthesis?
A) $6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O\underset{Chlorophyll}{\overset{\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Light\ \ \ \ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}6O_{2} + C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}$
B) $6CO_{2} + 12H_{2}O\underset{Chlorophyll}{\overset{\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Light\ \ \ \ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}} + C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6O_{2} + 6H_{2}O$
C) $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6O_{2} + 6H_{2}O\underset{Chlorophyll}{\overset{\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Light\ \ \ \ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}6CO_{2} + 12H_{2}O + Energy$
D) $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6O_{2}\underset{Chlorophyll}{\overset{\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Light\ \ \ \ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O + Energy$
Explanation
The correct equation that would represent the overall process of photosynthesis is $6CO_{2} + 12H_{2}O\overset{\ \ Light\ \ }{\rightarrow}C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6H_{2}O + 6O_{2}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.