Question

Write a balanced chemical equation for the fermentation sucrose (C12H22O11) by yeasts in which the aqueous ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) and carbon dioxide gas. Express answer as chemical equation.
WILL MARK AS BRAINLIEST

Answer 1

Answer:

C12H22O11(aq) + H2O(l) —> 4C2H5OH(aq) + 4CO2(g)

Explanation:

When aqueous sugar (sucrose) react with water in the presence of yeast, the following products are obtained as shown in the equation below:

C12H22O11(aq) + H2O(l) —> C2H5OH(aq) + CO2(g)

Now, we shall balance the equation as follow:

There are a total of 24 atoms of H on the left side and 6 atoms on the right side. It can be balance by putting 4 in front of C2H5OH as shown below:

C12H22O11(aq) + H2O(l) —> 4C2H5OH(aq) + CO2(g)

There are a total of 9 atoms of C on the right side and 12 atoms on the left side. It can be balance by putting 4 in front of CO2 as shown below:

C12H22O11(aq) + H2O(l) —> 4C2H5OH(aq) + 4CO2(g)

Now the equation is balanced.