Question

Which of the following is employed in the production of cognac?

(a) Haber’s process

(b) Contact process

(c) Charente process

(d) Sandmeyer process

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The query is from Commercial Applications in section Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Charente process

Explanation: The distillation which is employed in the production of cognac is known as Charente process. The capacity of the vessel must be less than 30 hL and the maximum practical volume is not more than 25 hL and the vessel must be heated by an open fire.