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Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for photosynthesis?

Question
Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
6CO2 + 12H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
CO2 + H2O -> C6H12O6
6O2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + CO2
Answer
6CO2 + 12H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
Detailed Explanation
The photosynthesis equation given is 6CO2 + 12H2O, in presence of chlorophyll and sunlight, gives C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O.
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