Use the Following Half Reactions to Determine the Reaction Found $\Delta$

question 2

Essay

Use the following half reactions to determine the reaction found in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. Calculate the $\Delta$ G ^$\circ$ for the reaction.
lipoate + 2H⁺ + 2e^-
dihydrolipoate E ^$\circ$ ' = -0.29 V
FAD + 2H⁺ + 2e^-
FADH₂ E ^$\circ$ ' = -0.22 V

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