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What is the primary reason for wine to become sour when exposed to air?
What is the primary reason for wine to become sour when exposed to air?
- Oxidation of ethanol to ethanoic acid (correct)
- Presence of sulfites
- Conversion of water to acetic acid
- Fermentation of sugars
What is the composition of rectified spirit commonly used in spirit lamps?
What is the composition of rectified spirit commonly used in spirit lamps?
- 80% ethanol and 20% water
- 100% ethanol
- 90% ethanol and 10% water
- 95.87% ethanol and 4.13% water (correct)
Which compounds are added to commercial alcohol to make it unfit for drinking?
Which compounds are added to commercial alcohol to make it unfit for drinking?
- Sodium chloride and sulfuric acid
- Hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid
- Potassium permanganate and ammonia
- CuSO4 and pyridine (correct)
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