Which of the Statements Below Correctly Describes the Combustion of Glucose

question 72

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Hydrogen in C₆H₁₂O₆ is being reduced.
• B) Oxygen in O₂ is being oxidized.
• C) Hydrogen in C₆H₁₂O₆ is the reducing agent.
• D) Oxygen in C₆H₁₂O₆ is the oxidizing agent.
• E) Carbon in C₆H₁₂O₆ is being oxidized.

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