Which of the summary statements below describes the results of the following reaction?
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + Energy
A) C₆H₁₂O₆ is oxidised and O₂ is reduced.
B) O₂ is oxidised and H₂O is reduced.
C) CO₂ is reduced and O₂ is oxidised.
D) O₂ is reduced and CO₂ is oxidised.

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C₆H₁₂O₆ is oxidised (loses electrons) and O₂ is reduced (gains electrons) in this reaction.

Which of the Summary Statements Below Describes the Results of the Following