Question

Pyroligneous acid is a mixture of ____________, acetone and acetic acid.

• A. methanol
• B. methane
• C. ethanol
• D. ethane

Answer 1

The correct option is A methanol

$\left(A\right)$ methanol

$Reason$ : Pyroligneous acid, also called wood vinegar, is a reddish-brown acidic liquid produced by the distillation of wood.The main components of pyroligneous acid are $acetic$ $acid$, $acetone$ and $methanol$.