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Which organic compound is produced by fermentation and is used to replace fossil petrol ?
Which organic compound is produced by fermentation and is used to replace fossil petrol ?
Updated On: Jun 15, 2022
- Butanol
- Ethanol
- Methanol
- Propanol
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The Correct Option is B
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Answer (b) Ethanol
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In Household Products
- Fermentation of milk to produce yogurt.
- Milk cuddling to compose curd, cheese, and paneer.
In Industrial Products
- Production of beverages such as wine, beer, whiskey, brandy, or rum.
- Production of antibiotics such as Penicillin and other chemical substances to kill or retard the expansion of disease-causing microbes.
Fermented Beverages
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