Q.

Enzymes convert glucose (M = 180.2) to ethanol (M = 46.1) according to the equation

C6H12O62C2H5OH+2CO2

What is the maximum mass of ethanol that can b made from 16.5 kg of glucose?

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a

7.93 kg

b

0.512 kg

c

3.96 kg

d

0.256 kg

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Moles of glucose =155×1031802

Moles of ethanol terms =15:5180.2×2

Mass of ehanol terms =15.5×2×06180.2=7.93kg

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Enzymes convert glucose (M = 180.2) to ethanol (M = 46.1) according to the equationC6H12O6⟶2C2H5OH+2CO2What is the maximum mass of ethanol that can b made from 16.5 kg of glucose?