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Pyrolysis is a series of chemical changes caused by heat that adds further congeners and flavor components to a rum during distillation. True or False?

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Pyrolysis does not add congeners and flavor components to rum during distillation.

Step-by-step explanation:

False. Pyrolysis is a high-temperature decomposition reaction that can be used to form fibers of synthetic polymers. It is not directly related to the process of distillation in rum production. During distillation, the goal is to separate and concentrate the alcohol content of the liquid. It does not involve adding further congeners or flavor components.

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