Question
Question: Which of the following is not correctly matched with its uses?...
Which of the following is not correctly matched with its uses?
A
Methanol : As a solvent for paints, varnishes etc.
B
Ethanol: For denaturing spirit, in manufacture of formaldehyde.
C
Ethers: To provide inert medium for chemical reactions as anaesthetic
D
All are correctly matched.
Answer
Ethanol: For denaturing spirit, in manufacture of formaldehyde.
Explanation
Solution
Ethanol is used in alcoholic beverages. Methanol is used for denaturing ethyl alcohol and in manufacture of formaldehyde.