Which of the Statements Below Correctly Describes the Combustion of Glucose

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below correctly describes the combustion of glucose, shown below? C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

• A)Hydrogen in C ₆H ₁₂O ₆ is being reduced.
• B)Oxygen in O ₂ is being oxidized.
• C)Hydrogen in C ₆H ₁₂O ₆ is the reducing agent.
• D)Oxygen in C ₆H ₁₂O ₆ is the oxidizing agent.
• E)Carbon in C ₆H ₁₂O ₆ is being oxidized.

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Definitions:

Crossbridge

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