Uses of some important organic compounds are given. Pick out the suitable compounds from the box.

Power alcohol, Teflon, Polythene, Ethanoic acid, Ethanol

A) Solvent in paint industry

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Methanol is a good solvent. Paints and varnishes dissolve in it. Hence, methanol is used as a solvent for paints and varnishes.

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Uses of some important organic compounds are given. Pick out the suitable compounds from the box.Power alcohol, Teflon, Polythene, Ethanoic acid, EthanolA) Solvent in paint industry

Methanol is a good solvent. Paints and varnishes dissolve in it. Hence, methanol is used as a solvent for paints and varnishes.

Uses of some important organic compounds are given. Pick out the suitable compounds from the box.

Power alcohol, Teflon, Polythene, Ethanoic acid, Ethanol

A) Solvent in paint industry