Question

Choose the incorrect statement regarding ethanol from the options given below.

• A. 99.5% pure ethanol is known as power alcohol.
• B. 95.6% strong ethanol is known as rectified spirit.
• C. Methanol is added to ethanol to prevent its use as beverage.
• D. Ethanol is often manufactured from starchy substances.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

99.5% pure ethanol is known as power alcohol.

Ethanol is an important organic compound having large industrial application. It is often misused and hence poisonous gas like methanol is added into it to prevent its misuse as a beverage. 95.6% strong ethanol is known as rectified spirit and 99.5% ethanol is known as absolute alcohol. Ethanol is often used manufactured from starchy substances like rice, barley, tapioca, etc.