Glucose Reacts with Oxygen

The chemical reaction for the combustion of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) with oxygen (O₂) is:

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy

The reaction releases energy in the form of heat and light and is an important part of cellular respiration in living organisms.