Which equation represents fermentation? 1. C2H4 + H2O → CH3CH2OH 2. C2H4 + HCl → CH3CH2Cl 3. C6H12O6 → 2CH3CH2OH + 2CO2 4. 2CH3CHO → C3H5CHO + H2O

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Margaret Rios

5 April, 22:13

Which equation represents fermentation? 1. C2H4 + H2O → CH3CH2OH 2. C2H4 + HCl → CH3CH2Cl 3. C6H12O6 → 2CH3CH2OH + 2CO2 4. 2CH3CHO → C3H5CHO + H2O

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Leo Vaughn · Answer 1

3. C6H12O6 → 2CH3CH2OH + 2CO2

Explanation:

In fermentation a catabolic process occurs, where an organic substance (C6H12O6) is transformed into a simpler one (CH3CH2OH), through incomplete oxidation, which does not require oxygen. Sugars are transformed into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.