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Ch.19 Enzymes and Vitamins
McMurry - Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 19, Problema 25d

Answer questions (a)–(e) concerning the following reaction:
Chemical reaction diagram showing the conversion between L-Lactate and Pyruvate with NAD+ and NADH/H+ as co-factors.
d. What is the product for the reaction as written?

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Identify the type of reaction taking place (e.g., synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion). This will help predict the product.
Examine the reactants in the given reaction. Look for functional groups, ions, or elements that might interact to form the product.
Apply the law of conservation of mass, which states that the number of atoms of each element must be the same on both sides of the reaction. This ensures the product is balanced.
Determine the possible product(s) based on the reactivity and compatibility of the reactants. For example, if it is a double replacement reaction, swap the cations or anions of the reactants to form the products.
Write the chemical formula of the product(s) and ensure the reaction is balanced by adjusting coefficients as necessary.

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