Write balanced half-reactions for the following redox reaction: 2 CO2(g) + 12 H+(aq) + 6 Zn(s) ? C2H5OH(l) + 3 H2O(l) + 6 Zn2+(aq) reduction: oxidation:
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In this reaction, CO2 is being reduced to C2H6O (ethanol) and Zn is being oxidized to Zn^2+. Reduction half-reaction: CO2 is being reduced to C2H6O. To balance this half-reaction, we need to add the appropriate number of electrons and protons (H+ ions). CO2 + Show more…
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