Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)is an important energy-rich compound produced by photosynthesis according to the equation below.What mass of glucose can be produced from 2.61 mol of CO₂ and the necessary water? [Molar masses: C,12.01 g/mol; H,1.01 g/mol; O,16.00 g/mol] 6CO₂(g)+ 6H₂O(l)→ C₆H₁₂O₆(l)+ 6O₂(g)

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The molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6. To find the mass of glucose produced from 2.61 mol of CO2, we first note that the balanced equation shows a 1:1 molar ratio between CO2 and C6H12O6. Therefore, 2.61 mol of CO2 will produce 2.61 mol of glucose. The molar mass of glucose (C6H12O6) is calculated as (6*12.01) + (12*1.01) + (6*16.00) = 180.16 g/mol. Thus, the mass of glucose produced is 2.61 mol * 180.16 g/mol = 470.22 g. However, since this option is not available, it appears there was a mistake in my calculation or interpretation. Correcting for the proper approach: Given the stoichiometry of the reaction, 6 moles of CO2 produce 1 mole of glucose. Therefore, 2.61 moles of CO2 will produce 2.61/6 moles of glucose. The molar mass of glucose is correctly calculated as 180.16 g/mol. So, (2.61/6) * 180.16 g/mol = 78.4 g.

Glucose (C6H12O6)is an Important Energy-Rich Compound Produced by Photosynthesis According

Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)is an Important Energy-Rich Compound Produced by Photosynthesis According