Question

Balance this equation using the lowest whole number coefficients. C6H12O6 --> C2H5OH + CO2

Answer 1

For this equation to be balanced, you'd need:

C₆H₁₂O₆ = 1   (Which has an atomic mass of 180.15588)

C₂H₅OH = 2  (Which has an atomic mass of 46.06844)

CO₂ = 2   (Which has an atomic mass of 44.0095)

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