Will baking powder and water produce alcohol?

No, baking powder and water will not produce alcohol. Baking powder is a chemical leavening agent used in baking to make baked goods rise. It consists of a mixture of baking soda, an acid (such as cream of tartar), and a drying agent (such as cornstarch). When baking powder is mixed with water, the acid reacts with the baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes the baked goods to rise. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeast or bacteria, which is not present in baking powder and water.