What is the overall chemical equation representing the process of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide plus water, in the presence of light, produces oxygen and a carbohydrate (CH3O)Calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to form calcium chloride, water, and carbonateA carbohydrate (CH2O) reacts with oxygen to yield carbon dioxide and waterNone of the provided choices are correctNo reaction occurs

Explanation

The net reaction of photosynthesis involves carbon dioxide and water being converted into oxygen and carbohydrates (represented here as CH3O) using light energy. This is summarized by the equation: CO2 + H2O + light → O2 + (CH3O). The other options describe unrelated chemical reactions or incorrect processes.