Question

Methanol is added into ethanol to

• A. increase its concentration
• B. prevent its use as a beverage
• C. add taste
• D. reduce its odour

Answer 1

The correct option is B

prevent its use as a beverage

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. The ethanol in which methanol is added is known as denatured spirit.