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Question:

Which of the following compounds is reduced in the following chemical reaction?
\(6CO_2+6H_2O \longrightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2\)

A \(CO_2\)
explanation

This is the equation for photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, the carbon dioxide is reduced (gains electrons) to become glucose. The oxidation number of carbon in carbon dioxide is +4, however the oxidation number of carbon in glucose is 0, therefore the carbon gains 4 electrons to reduce its oxidation number.[Earth and Physical Science]

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