Which of the following results when ethanol is allowed to oxidize to acetic acid following the fermentation of fruit, grain, or vegetables?
A) beer
B) wine
C) champagne
D) vinegar
E) malt

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Ethanol can be further oxidized to acetic acid, resulting in vinegar. This process is commonly used in the production of vinegar from fermented fruits, grains, or vegetables. Beer, wine, champagne, and malt are all products of fermentation but do not undergo oxidation to become vinegar.

Which of the Following Results When Ethanol Is Allowed to Oxidize