Write a balanced chemical equation for the fermentation of glucose (C6H12O6) by yeasts in which the aqueous glucose turns into aqueous ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) and carbon dioxide gas. Express your answer as a chemical equation including phases.
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Step 1:** Write the unbalanced chemical equation for the fermentation of glucose by yeasts: \[ C_6H_{12}O_6 \rightarrow C_2H_5OH + CO_2 \] ** Show more…
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