I think it’s SO3 I’m not quite sure though
Answer:
Option B. 6 atoms of carbon
Explanation:
In <u><em>any chemical reaction</em></u>, atoms from reactant side and product side must be the same.
This is photosynthesis reaction:
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
<span>The problem has to do with oxidation states of the matter. The oxidation state of oxygen will always be -2 with the exception of peroxides which will have a state of -1. The overall balanced state of chemical compounds will be 0, so the oxidation state of Mn in MnO2 will be +4. The oxidation state of MnO4- will then be +7 to balance out to the negative one charge. The state change from +4 to +7 is 3, thus three electrons have to be lost in order for this to happen; a loss of a charge of -3 results in an increase of charge of 3. Oxidation is always the process of 'losing' electrons.
</span><span>E] MnO2(s) MnO4-(aq</span>
