Environment And Road Safety Education And Violence Against Women And Children And Drug Abuse 2021 Exam With Answers

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27.

Which of the following is the fermentation product of molasses?

A: Ammonia
B: Ethanol
C: Formaldehyde
D: Methanol

The answer is: D

Explanation

Molasses is a thick sweetener obtained as a byproduct of the sugar-making process that comes from crushed sugarcane or sugar beets. The process of preparation of molasses includes crushing of the sugar cane or sugar beet to extract the juice and then boiling off the juice is done to obtain sugar crystals, molasses is the thick brown syrup obtained as the end product in the vessel after the crystals are removed from the juice.

Molasses is used for the growth of various yeast and bacteria that can convert sugar into alcohol, the alcohol present in the above-mentioned option is methanol, so option D is the correct option.