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.