Question

Which of the following equations is the summary of photosynthesis?

Options

• \[\ce{6CO2 + 12H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O}\]

• \[\ce{6CO2 + H2O + Sunlight -> C6H12O6 + O2 + 6H2O}\]

• \[\ce{6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O}\]

• \[\ce{6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight -> C6H12O6 + 6CO2 + 6H2O}\]

Answer 1

\[\ce{6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O}\]

Explanation - 

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.