Is photosynthesis a double replacement or single replacement reaction?
1 Answer
Sep 12, 2015
Photosynthesis is a single displacement reaction.
Explanation:
This is the formula for photosynthesis:
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During the light reactions, the water molecules' hydrogen ions are separated from the oxygen atoms, which combine to form oxygen gas molecules which are released into the atmosphere as a waste product.
During the Calvin cycle, CO2 and hydrogen ions from the water combine to form glucose