Question

Photosynthesis is considered an oxidation reaction because ______. 

पर्याय

• \[\ce{CO2}\] is oxidised 

• \[\ce{H2O}\] is oxidised 

• \[\ce{O2}\] is released

• \[\ce{CH2O}\] is oxidised

Answer 1

Photosynthesis is considered an oxidation reaction because \[\ce{H2O}\] is oxidised.

Explanation:

H₂O serves as the hydrogen donor and oxidises to O₂ in green plants.