Glucose (C6H12O6) is an example of a hydrocarbon and a
simple sugar. The most common reaction of glucose with oxygen is through the combustion
reaction. Combustion reaction is a type of reaction wherein a substance reacts rapidly
with oxygen and releases energy. The energy is observed as heat and light. The general
equation for the combustion of hydrocarbon is:
Hydrocarbon
+ oxygen —>> carbon dioxide + water
Now, for
the combustion of glucose, the chemical equation will
be
C6H12O6 + O2 ---> CO2 +
H2O
The equation needs to be balanced
as:
C6H12O6 + 6O2 ---> 6CO2 +
6H2O
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