Chapter 22, Problem 22.49E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The oxidized and reduced compound in the reaction of ethanol with ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The full form of ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ molecule is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ is a coenzyme which contains two nucleotides joined together by phosphate groups. It carries the electrons from the citric acid cycle to the electron transport chain.