The Reduction of Pyruvate to Lactate Has an E_o′ of -0.185

question 29

Multiple Choice

The reduction of pyruvate to lactate has an E_o′ of -0.185 V while the reduction of acetaldehyde to ethanol has an E_o′ of -0.197 V. If these two reactions are coupled to produce a spontaneous reaction, which of the following would be the reducing agent?

• A) pyruvate
• B) lactate
• C) acetaldehyde
• D) ethanol
• E) cannot be determined from the given information

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