Question

Name an organic compound which is :
(a) used for illuminating country houses,
(b) used for making a household plastic material.
(c) called 'wood spirit',
(d) poisonous and contain OH group,
(e) consumed as a drink,
(f) made from water gas,
(g) solvent for ethanol.

Answer 1

(a)Used for illuminating country houses: Ethyne

(b) Used for making a household plastic material: ethene

(c) Called 'wood spirit': Methanol

(d) Poisonous: Methanol

(e)Consumed as a drink: Ethanol

(f) Made from water gas: Methanol

(g) Methanol. This Mixture is known as methylated spirit or denatured alcohol.