In Fermentation, Sucrose, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, Reacts with Water to Form Ethanol

question 8

Multiple Choice

In fermentation, sucrose, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, reacts with water to form ethanol, C₂H₅OH, and carbon dioxide. A balanced chemical equation for this reaction is?

• A) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(aq) + 3 H₂O(l) → 5 C₂H₅OH(aq) + 2 Co₂(g)
• B) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(aq) + 7 H₂O(l) → 2 C₂H₅OH(aq) + 8 Co₂(g)
• C) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(aq) + 2 H₂O(l) → 6 C₂H₅OH(aq) + Co₂(g)
• D) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(aq) + 2 H₂O(l) → 4 C₂H₅OH(aq) + 4 Co₂(g)
• E) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(aq) + H₂O(l) → 4 C₂H₅OH(aq) + 4 Co₂(g)