Write a balanced equation for the fermentation of glucose, C,H12O6, into ethyl alcohol, C2H5OH and CO2. (Write in all coefficients, even if it's 1.) 1 CH1206→ C2H5OH + 2 CO2 Determine how many liters of ethyl alcohol (d= 0.789 g/mL) can be produced from 575 lb of glucose.
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![**Fermentation of Glucose to Ethyl Alcohol**
**Equation Balancing:**
Write a balanced equation for the fermentation of glucose, \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \), into ethyl alcohol, \( \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} \), and \( \text{CO}_2 \).
*(Write in all coefficients, even if it's 1.)*
\[
1 \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \rightarrow 2 \, \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} + 2 \, \text{CO}_2
\]
**Calculation Task:**
Determine how many liters of ethyl alcohol (density \( d = 0.789 \, \text{g/mL} \)) can be produced from 575 lb of glucose.
\[
\text{Liters of ethyl alcohol} =
\]
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