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JAMB Chemistry 1993 Question 47

Question 47

Alkanols

Palm wine turns sour with time because

  1. A.the sugar content is converted into alcohol
  2. B.the carbon (IV) oxide formed during the fermentation process has a sour taste
  3. C.it is commonly adulterated by the tappers and sellers
  4. D.microbial activity results in the production of organic acids within it
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Answer: D (microbial activity results in the production of organic acids within it)

Explanation

Microorganisms in the palm wine oxidize the alcohol to ethanoic acid and other organic acids, which taste sour.