The complete balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis in plants is:
6CO₂ + 6H₂O ----> C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Based on the balanced equation the molar ratio between H₂O and C₆H₁₂O₆ is 6:1
This means that 6 moles of H₂O is need for every 1 mole of C₆H₁₂O₆
9.31 mol of C₆H₁₂O₆ x (6 moles of H₂O / 1 mole of C₆H₁₂O₆) = 55.86 moles of H₂O
Thus the moles of H₂O need is 55.86 .
Answer;
55.86 moles
Explanation;
Six molecule of H2O is needed for every molecule of C6H12O6 to be produced.
This means the ratio of H2O: C6H12O6 is 6:1
Let H2O mole= X
Therefore...
X/9.31 = 6/1
X= 6 x 9.31
X = 55.86 moles
