(d) || CH3-C- =2 CH3-C O= + CO₂ 2 Pyruvate Acetate The conversion of pyruvate to acetate represents Consequently, the complete balanced reaction is a reduction. no change in oxidation state. an oxidation. Consequently, the complete balanced reaction is (e) pyruvate → acetate + CO2 pyruvate + NADH + H+ → acetate + CO2 + NAD+ pyruvate + NAD+ acetate + CO2 +NADH + H+

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