In Photosynthesis, Plants Convert Carbon Dioxide and Water into Glucose

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Short Answer

In photosynthesis, plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆, according to the reaction: 6CO₂(g)+ 6H₂O(l)→ 6O₂(g)+ C₆H₁₂O₆(g)How many grams of glucose can be synthesized from 117 g of CO₂, assuming there is sufficient water to react with all of the CO₂? Report your answer with the correct number of significant figures and correct units.

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