Verifying statements on alcohol fermentation and oxidation

Steps:

• Fermentation equation: C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂ shows one glucose yields 2 ethanol molecules, not 3, so statement 1 false.
• Oxidation of ethanol to ethanoic acid: CH₃CH₂OH → CH₃COOH requires an external oxidizing agent; ethanol loses electrons as reducing agent, so statement 2 false.

Why D is correct:

• Both statements false per balanced equations and redox definitions (reducing agent loses electrons).

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Statement 1 false, not true.
• B: Statement 2 false, not true.
• C: Neither statement true.

Final answer: D