Sugar, Bagasse - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   What is the largest use of bagasse in India?

a. Paper manufacturing
b. Power generation
c. Press board manufacturing
d. Research to make ethanol of it
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Power generation

Explanation:
Uses of Bagasse -

  • Burn in boilers to generate power
  • Sell to paper manufacturers
  • Use to make press board
  • Research on use of bagasse to make ethanol
  • But, in India, largest use is for generation of power.
2)   Which of the following is used in fermentation of sugar?

a. N-Butyl Alcohol
b. Carbonyl
c. Propanol
d. Vinegar
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: N-Butyl Alcohol

Explanation:

  • Chemical used in fermentation of sugar is N-Butanol or Normal Butanol, or N-Butyl Alcohol.
  • n-Butanol occurs naturally as a minor product of the fermentation of sugars and other carbohydrates, and is present in many foods and beverages.
  • It is also a permitted artificial flavorant in the United States, used in butter, cream, fruit, rum, whiskey, ice cream and ices, candy, baked goods and cordials.
  • It is also used in a wide range of consumer products.
  • The largest use of n-butanol is as an industrial intermediate, particularly for the manufacture of butyl acetate (itself an artificial flavorant and industrial solvent).

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