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Using the balanced equation for fermentation written in Sample Problem 5.12, answer the following questions.
- a. How many grams of ethanol are formed from 0.55 mol of glucose?
- b. How many grams of CO2 are formed from 0.25 mol of glucose?
- c. How many grams of glucose are needed to form 1.0 mol of ethanol?
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