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JAMB Chemistry 2011 Question 44

Question 44

Alkanols

C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + Energy (zymase, 250C)
The reaction represented by the equation above is useful in the production of

  1. A.propanol
  2. B.butanol
  3. C.methanol
  4. D.ethanol
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (ethanol)

Explanation

This is fermentation of glucose by yeast (zymase), which produces ethanol.