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In photosynthesis, plants form glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water. Write a balanced equation for photosynthesis and calculate ΔH °rxn, ΔS°rxn, and ΔG°rxn at 25 °C. Is photosynthesis spontaneous?
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