Chemistry PYQ 129 of 291 · Organic Chemistry

Final product of fermentation

  1. APyruvic acid
  2. BAcetaldehyde
  3. CEthyl alcohol
  4. DFormic acid

46th BPSC Prelims 2004

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Correct answer: (c) Ethyl alcohol

Explanation

In alcoholic fermentation, yeast enzymes turn sugar into ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and carbon dioxide:

C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂

Pyruvic acid and acetaldehyde are steps on the way; ethanol is the final product.

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