Question

Which of the following equations is the summary of photosynthesis? 

(a) 6CO₂ + 12H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂+ 6H₂O 

(b) 6CO₂ + H₂O + Sunlight→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂+ 6H₂O 

(c) 6CO₂ + 12H₂O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ + 6H₂O 

(d) 6CO₂ + 12H₂O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

Answer 1

The answer is (c) 6CO₂ + 12H₂O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ + 6H₂O

• Option a does not show the factors responsible for photosynthesis . Option b) is not a balanced equation. 
• Option d) is wrong as it has CO₂ in the products.