The following reaction has a $\Delta$ G_rxn= 2872 kJ/mol. How is it that this reaction happens in plants on a regular basis?
6 CO₂₍_g) + 6 H₂O_(l) $\rarr$ C₆H₁₂O₆₍_aq₎ + 6 O_2(g)

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The following reaction has a $\Delta$ G_rxn= 2872 kJ/mol. How is it that this reaction happens in plants on a regular basis? 6 CO₂₍_g) + 6 H₂O_(l) $\rarr$ C₆H₁₂O₆₍_aq₎ + 6 O_2(g)

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This reaction, despite having a positive $\Delta G$, occurs in plants because it is coupled with other spontaneous reactions that provide the necessary energy, making the overall process energetically favorable.

The Following Reaction Has A Δ\DeltaΔ Grxn = 2872 KJ/mol →\rarr→ C6H12O6(aq) + 6 O2(g) A)

The Following Reaction Has A $\Delta$ G_rxn= 2872 KJ/mol $\rarr$ C₆H₁₂O₆₍_aq₎ + 6 O_2(g)
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