Which of the statements below correctly describes the combustion of glucose, shown below? C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O Oxygen in O2 is being oxidized. Hydrogen in C6H12O6 is being reduced. C6H12O6 is the reducing agent. Hydrogen in C6H12O6 is the reducing agent. Oxygen in C6H12O6 is the oxidizing agent.

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Which of the statements below correctly describes the combustion of glucose, shown below?

C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O

  • Oxygen in O2 is being oxidized.
  • Hydrogen in C6H12O6 is being reduced.
  • C6H12O6 is the reducing agent.
  • Hydrogen in C6H12O6 is the reducing agent.
  • Oxygen in C6H12O6 is the oxidizing agent.
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