What is the general chemical equation of photosynthesis?

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Mr. Doc
Jan 22, 2016

General chemical equation of photosynthesis is-
#"6CO"_2 + "12H"_2"O" + "energy"→"C"_6"H"_12"O"_6 + "6O"_2+ "6H"_2"O"#

Explanation:

Which means 6 molecules of Carbon when added with 12 molecules of Water then in the presence of sunlight and with the help of Chlorophyll the plant processes and gives out glucose, 6 molecules of water and 6 molecules of oxygen.

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