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What reaction produces ethanol ?

1, combustion
2, esterification
3,fermentation
4, polymerization

User Morten H Pedersen
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Answer:

3.) Fermentation

Step-by-step explanation:

Ethanol = EtOH = C₂H₅OH

Combustion:

CH₄ + 2O₂ --> 2H₂O + CO₂

Esterification:

R-CO₂H + R-OH --> R-CO₂H-R' + H₂O

Fermentation:

C₆H₁₂O₆ --> 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂

Polymerization:

Hydrocarbons combining to make longer hydrocarbon chains

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