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Rubbing alcohol, used for rubdowns, on its evaporation reduces fever. It is cheaper and has replaced ethanol for this purpose. Its name is:

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methanol

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ethanol

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acyl alcohol

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isopropyl alcohol

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Solution

The correct option is D isopropyl alcohol
Rubbing alcohol, used for rubdowns, on its evaporation reduces fever. It is cheaper and has replaced ethanol for this purpose. Its name is Isopropyl alcohol. Its IUPAC name is propan-2-ol.

Option D is correct.

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