C6H12O6 → 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2 - Chemical Equations Online!

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

4C0+8e-→4C-II(reduction)

2C0-8e-→2CIV(oxidation)

C6H12O6 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).

This is a gas evolution reaction, CO2 is the formed gas.

Reactants:

• C6H12O6

Products:

• C2H5OH – Ethanol
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  • Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Colourless liquid with characteristic odour ; Clear, colorless liquid with a weak, ethereal, vinous odor.
• CO2
  • Names: Carbon dioxide , {{plainlist| , CO2 ... show moreCarbonic acid gas , Dry ice , [CO2] , Carbonic anhydride , R-744 , E-290 , E 290 , E290 , Carbonic acid anhydride , Carbon-12 dioxide , Methanedione , Carbon oxide , CO₂ , [Note: Normal constituent of air (about 300 ppm)]. show less
  • Appearance: Colorless gas ; Odourless colourless compressed liquefied gas ; Colorless, odorless gas. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Solid form is utilized as dry ice.]