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Why is photosynthesis considered an endothermic reaction?

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Why is photosynthesis considered an endothermic reaction?

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Photosynthesis is considered an endothermic reaction because sunlight energy is absorbed by green plants during this process to prepare glucose.

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

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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 1 [Page 28]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 1 | Q 8. | Page 28
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