Question

Can ethanol be used as a solvent?

Answer 1

Ethanol:

1. Ethanol is a hydrocarbon that consists of a polar $\mathrm{OH}$ group and non-polar ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5$ group.
2. Ethanol is a universal solvent due presence of both polar and non-polar groups.
3. This makes it easier to dissolve polar and non-polar molecules.