Unit 2 Biochemistry: (a) Write the chemical equation for the complete combustion of glucose.

(b) Which is the oxidizing agent?

(c) Which is the reducing agent?

Question

(a) Write the chemical equation for the complete combustion of glucose.

(b) Which is the oxidizing agent?

(c) Which is the reducing agent?

fahr dat · Accepted Answer

(a) C6 H12 O6 + 6 O2 -> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O

(b) Oxygen is the oxidizing agent.

(c) Glucose is the reducing agent.

(a) Write the chemical equation for the complete combustion of glucose. (b) Which is the oxidizing agent? (c) Which is the reducing agent?