Which among the following can be used for converting ethanol to denatured spirit?
A
ethene
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B
ethyne
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C
methane
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D
methanol
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Solution
The correct option is D methanol Methanol is added to denature ethanol.
Denature alcohol, also called methylated spirits has additives to make it poisonous,foul smelling or nauseating. This is done in order to discourage its recreational consumption.