Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about methanol?

• A. It is used for drinking purposes
• B. It is highly poisonous compound
• C. It can be prepared by reduction of formaldehyde with $\mathrm { LiAlH } _ { 4 }$
• D. It is miscible with water in all proportions.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

It is used for drinking purposes

Answer 2

Methanol is highly poisonous hence cant’ be used for drinking purposes.