The following reaction 6CO2(g)+6H2O(l) ---> C6H12O6(s)+6 O2(g) has a delta G =+2880 KJ/mol. The information indicates that the forward reaction:...

The given reaction is:

`6CO_2 (g) + 6H_2O (l) -> C_6H_12O_6 (s) + 6O_2 (g)`

This is the standard, well-balanced chemical equation for the photosynthesis reaction. The delta G or Gibbs free energy for this reaction is given as +2880 kJ/mol.

As per the convention, a reaction with a positive delta G is known as an endergonic, while a negative delta G indicates an exergonic reaction. An endergonic reaction means that energy is required for the reaction to take place and that the reaction can not take place on its own. Exergonic reaction, on the other hand, are spontaneous reactions and take place on their own. We can also say that an endergonic reaction favors reactants and that is why the forward reaction can not work on its own.

Thus, an endergonic reaction can only take place if energy is supplied to it. One way to do that is by doing work on it. Thus, among the given options, only option D is correct.

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