Answer to Question #230907 in Chemical Engineering for Lokika

Question

Production of alcohol by fermentation of molasses is an

a) anaerobic process

c) acrobic process

b) endothermic process

d) None of these

Answer 1

During the fermentation, carbohydrates are converted to ethanol involving microorganisms. Since this process does not require oxygen from the air, it is anaerobic.

Answer: a)