NY Regents Chemistry Exam August 2023 Question 45
45 Which type of organic reaction produces carbon dioxide and water?
(1) combustion
(2) esterification
(3) fermentation
(4) saponification
Solution: Combustion is a reaction between hydrocarbon and oxygen that produces carbon dioxide and water. Choice 1 is correct. Esterification produces an ester. Fermentation is a reaction where glucose produces ethanol and carbon dioxide. An enzyme such as zymase is used to speed up the reaction. Saponification produces soap.
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