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A compound X is highly poisonous and is used in the manufacturing of varnish and formalin. Identify X.


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Methanol

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Ethanol

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Methane

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Ethane

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Solution

The correct option is A

Methanol


Methanol is a highly poisonous gas. It is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of paint and as a reactant in the manufacturing of varnish and formalin. Methanol is industrially prepared by treating carbon monoxide with hydrogen in the presence of catalysts.

CO(g)+2H2(g)Catalyst−−−−−−−573K,200atmCH3OH(g)


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