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In the production of ethanol by fermentation of glucose, and subsequent distillation: C₆H₁₂O₆(aq) → 2C₂H₅OH(aq) + 2CO₂(g). Given the relative formula mass of glucose = 180 and ethanol = 46. What is the atom economy for the desired product, ethanol?

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In the production of ethanol by fermentation of glucose, and subsequent distillation: C₆H₁₂O₆(aq) → 2C₂H₅OH(aq) + 2CO₂(g). Given the relative formula mass of glucose = 180 and ethanol = 46. What is the atom economy for the desired product, ethanol?.

  1. A.25.6%
  2. B.51.1%
  3. C.74.4%
  4. D.100%

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