The General Chemical Equation for Photosynthesis Is Shown Below $\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }$

question 33

Multiple Choice

The general chemical equation for photosynthesis is shown below.Through this reaction is the carbon oxidized or reduced? How can you tell? 6 $\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }$ + 6 $\mathrm { H } _ { 2 }$ O ? $\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 12 } \mathrm { O } _ { 6 }$ + 6 $\mathrm { O } _ { 2 }$

• A)Oxidized,since carbon is in the +4 oxidation state in \(\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }\) but in the +6 oxidation state in the product, \(\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 12 } \mathrm { O } _ { 6 }\) _,glucose.
• B)Reduced,since in carbon dioxide there are two oxygen atoms for every one carbon but within the product, \(\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 12 } \mathrm { O } _ { 6 }\) _,(glucose),there is only one oxygen for every one carbon.
• C)Neither,since carbon does not change its oxidation state and is neither oxidized nor reduced.
• D)Both,since the carbon atoms within the glucose molecules display two different charge states.

---

Definitions:

Dominate

To exert control or influence over others, often establishing a position of superiority or authority.

Situational Nature

The aspect of behaviors or phenomena that is influenced by external environmental or contextual factors rather than by individual traits.

Political Change

Any significant alteration in the political landscape, institutions, or power dynamics of a society, often resulting from social movements, electoral outcomes, or policy reforms.

Meta-analysis

A method of quantitative analysis that combines and synthesizes the results of multiple scientific studies on the same topic to draw broader conclusions.