alleryIn bacterial vinegar production, ethanol is converted into what acid?
AEthanoic acid
BLactic acid
CCitric acid
DMethanoic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ethanoic acid
Oxidation of ethanol by Acetobacter produces acetic acid.
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