Uses of Alcohols

Q.

An enzyme that converts maltose into glucose is:

1. Zymase

2. Maltase

3. Invertase

4. diastase

Q.

Methyl alcohol is toxic. The reason assigned is [RPET 2000]

1. It stops respiratory track

2. It reacts with nitrogen and formsCN^-in the lungs

3. It increases CO₂ content in the blood

4. It is a reduction product of formaldehyde

Q.

In cold countries ethylene glycol is added to water in the radiators to[CPMT 1971; NCERT 1971; MP PMT 1993]

1. Bring down the specific heat of water

2. Lower the viscosity

3. Reduce the viscosity

4. Make water a better lubricant

Q.

Substances used in bringing down the temperature in high fevers are called [DPMT 1983]

1. Pyretics

2. Antipyretics

3. Antibiotics

4. Antiseptics

Q. Why ethanol conduct electricity?