How many water and carbon dioxide molecules take part, respectively, in the process of photosynthesis as indicated by the following unbalanced equation? H_2 O(l)+〖CO〗_2 (" " g)→C_6 H_12 O_6 (aq)+O_2 (" " g)+H_2 O(I) (In the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll).

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 6 and 6.

In the photosynthesis process, the general balanced chemical equation is represented as follows:

6CO₂+6H₂O→C₆H₁₂O₆+6O_2​

This equation shows that 6 molecules of water (H₂O) and 6 molecules of carbon dioxide (CO₂​) are required to produce one molecule of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆​) and 6 molecules of oxygen (O₂​) as byproducts. The process occurs in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll within plant cells.

Information Booster:

·         Photosynthesis uses 6 molecules of CO₂ and 6 molecules of H₂O to produce glucose.

·         Oxygen produced during photosynthesis is released as a byproduct.

·         Photosynthesis is essential for converting solar energy into chemical energy.
This process mainly occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

·         The glucose formed is used by plants for energy and growth.