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JAMB Chemistry 2002 Question 27

Question 27

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

Ethanol can easily be produced by

  1. A.fermentation of starch
  2. B.distillation of starch solution
  3. C.catalytic oxidation of methane
  4. D.destructive distillation of wood.
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Answer: A (fermentation of starch)

Explanation

Starch is broken down to sugar, and yeast ferments the sugar to ethanol; this is the usual way to make ethanol.