In making wine, glucose (C6H12O6) is fermented to produce ethanol (C2H5OH) and carbon dioxide (CO2) as shown in the reaction.   a. If the fermentation reaction starts at 53.2g glucose, what is the theoretical yield of ethanol in grams? b. If 25.8g ethanol is produced, what is the percent yield of the reaction?   C6H12O6 -> 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2   Molar mass of C6H12O6 = 180.156 g/mol Molar mass of C2H5OH = 46.07 g/mol Molar mass of CO2 = 44.01 g/mol

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In making wine, glucose (C6H12O6) is fermented to produce ethanol (C2H5OH) and carbon dioxide (CO2) as shown in the reaction.

 

a. If the fermentation reaction starts at 53.2g glucose, what is the theoretical yield of ethanol in grams?

b. If 25.8g ethanol is produced, what is the percent yield of the reaction?

 

C6H12O6 -> 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2

 

Molar mass of C6H12O6 = 180.156 g/mol

Molar mass of C2H5OH = 46.07 g/mol

Molar mass of CO= 44.01 g/mol

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