Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 278

Question: In fermentation by zymase, alcohol and $ CO_2 $ are obtained from the following sugar

[MP PMT/PET 1988]

Options:

A) Glucose

B) Invert sugar

C) Fructose

D) All of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \underset{Glucose}{\mathop{C_6H _{12}O_6}}\xrightarrow{Zymase}\underset{Ethylalcohol}{\mathop{2C_2H_5OH}}+2CO_2 $