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Which of the following carbon compounds is formed by fermentation of molasses?
Question

Which of the following carbon compounds is formed by fermentation of molasses?


A.

Propanol


B.

Ethane


C.

Methane


D.

Ethanol

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)   ​Ethanol

  • Ethanol is a carbon compound produced by fermenting molasses.
  • The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used to ferment molasses, which results in ethanol.
  • While ethanol is the main product of this fermentation process, other alcohols and esters are produced as secondary products.
  • Molasses already contains natural yeast and bacteria, which are crucial for fermentation.
  • The specific type of microorganism used can influence whether the final product is light or heavy rum.
  • During fermentation, ethanol (C2C_2H5H_5OH) is formed as the primary alcohol, with esters and other alcohols as by-products.

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