Which of the following reactions makes wine less acidic?
A) sugar $\rightarrow \mathrm { CO } _ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O }$
B) ethanol $\rightarrow$ acetic acid
C) carbon dioxide $\rightarrow$ sucrose
D) sugar $\rightarrow$ ethanol
E) malic acid $\rightarrow$ lactic acid

Question

Which of the following reactions makes wine less acidic? 
A) sugar $\rightarrow \mathrm { CO } _ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O }$
B) ethanol $\rightarrow$ acetic acid
C) carbon dioxide $\rightarrow$ sucrose
D) sugar $\rightarrow$ ethanol
E) malic acid $\rightarrow$ lactic acid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conversion of malic acid to lactic acid (malolactic fermentation) reduces the acidity of wine. Malic acid is more acidic than lactic acid, so this process makes the wine less acidic.

Which of the Following Reactions Makes Wine Less Acidic →CO2+H2O\rightarrow \mathrm { CO } _ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O }→CO2​+H2​O

Which of the Following Reactions Makes Wine Less Acidic $\rightarrow \mathrm { CO } _ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O }$