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Glucose (C6H12O6) is used as a source of energy by the human body. The overall unbalanced chemical equation is:

C6H12O6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O

Calculate the number of grams of oxygen gas needed to oxidize 12.5 g of glucose to carbon dioxide and water. (Remember that oxygen gas is a diatomic gas.)