Yeast converts glucose (C6H12O6) into ethanol (d=789g/mL) in a process called fermentation. An equation for the reaction can be written as follows: If 100.0g of glucose yields 50.0mL of ethanol, what is the percent yield for the reaction?

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Yeast converts glucose (C6H12O6) into ethanol (d=789g/mL) in a process called fermentation. An equation for the reaction can be written as follows:

  • If 100.0g of glucose yields 50.0mL of ethanol, what is the percent yield for the reaction?

 

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