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Write a balanced chemical equation for the fermentation of sucrose (C12H22O11) by yeasts in which the aqueous sugar reacts with liquid water to form aqueous ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) and carbon dioxide gas.
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This is given by: \[C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}(aq) + H_{2}O(l) \rightarrow C_{2}H_{5}OH(aq) + CO_{2}(g)\] Show more…
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