Enzymes convert glucose (M= 180.2) to ethanol (M= 46.1) according to the equation
C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂
What is the maximum mass of ethanol that can be made from 15.5 kg of glucose?

Question

Enzymes convert glucose (M= 180.2) to ethanol (M= 46.1)  according to the equation
C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2
What is the maximum mass of ethanol that can be made from 15.5 kg of glucose?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D.

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