Single correct option
Consider the following statements about ethanol:
1. It can be obtained by the fermentation of sugars.
2. It is a saturated hydrocarbon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It can be obtained by the fermentation of sugars.
2. It is a saturated hydrocarbon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Show answer and solution
Answer: (A) 1 only
Yeast converts sugars in molasses or fruit juices into ethanol and carbon dioxide by fermentation. Statement 1 is correct. A hydrocarbon has only carbon and hydrogen, while ethanol, C₂H₅OH, also contains oxygen in an -OH group and is an alcohol. Statement 2 is wrong.
Saved on this device. Sign in or create a free account to keep it on every device.