Question

The free energy obtained from the oxidation (reaction with oxygen) of glucose (C6H12O6) to form carbon dioxide and water can be used to re-form ATP by driving the above reaction in reverse. Calculate the standard free energy change for the oxidation of glucose.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is -2878 kJ/mol.

Explanation:

The reaction that takes place at the time of the oxidation of glucose is,  

C₆H₁₂O₆ (s) + 6O₂ (g) ⇒ 6CO₂ (g) + 6H₂O (l)

The standard free energy change for the oxidation of glucose can be determined by using the formula,  

ΔG°rxn = ∑nΔG°f (products) - ∑nΔG°f (reactants)

The ΔG°f for glucose is -910.56 kJ/mol, for oxygen is 0 kJ/mol, for H2O -237.14 kJ/mol and for CO2 is -394.39 kJ/mol.  

Therefore, ΔG°rxn = 6 (-237.14) + 6 (-394.39) - (-910.56)

ΔG°rxn = -2878 kJ/mol