Alcohols for use as biofuels can be produced from glucose that is obtained from starch and cellulose in plants. Use the information below to determine the temperature range, if any, at which this reaction is spontaneous. C6H12O6(s) ---> 2CH3CH2OH(l) + 2CO2(g) Compound               ΔHf (kJ/mol)          S[J/(mol*k)] Glucose (s)                 -1274                          212 Ethanol (l)                   -278                            161 Carbon dioxide (g)      -394                            214

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Alcohols for use as biofuels can be produced from glucose that is obtained from starch and cellulose in plants. Use the information below to determine the temperature range, if any, at which this reaction is spontaneous.

C6H12O6(s) ---> 2CH3CH2OH(l) + 2CO2(g)

Compound               ΔHf (kJ/mol)          S[J/(mol*k)]

Glucose (s)                 -1274                          212

Ethanol (l)                   -278                            161

Carbon dioxide (g)      -394                            214

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