Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 193
Question: Which gas is eliminated in fermentation
[RPMT 1997]
Options:
A) $ O_2 $
B) $ CO_2 $
C) $ N_2 $
D) $ H_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \underset{Glucose}{\mathop{C_6H _{12}O_6}}\xrightarrow{Zymase}2C_2H_5OH+2CO_2 $ During fermentation $ CO_2 $ gas is eliminated.