Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) Is Oxidized by Molecular Oxygen to Carbon Dioxide

question 91

Multiple Choice

Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is oxidized by molecular oxygen to carbon dioxide and water. How many O₂ molecules are needed for each molecule of glucose that is oxidized?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)6
• D)12
• E)18

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