Question

Which of the following statement regarding ethanol is incorrect?

• A. Drinking excess ethanol can cause social problems.
• B. Ethanol has medical significance.
• C. Drinking ethanol improves liver functioning.
• D. Drinking ethanol increases the mind concentration.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C Drinking ethanol improves liver functioning.
D Drinking ethanol increases the mind concentration.

Ethanol is a very important organic compound having lots of application. Ethanol has advantages as well as disadvantages.

Advantages:
$\bullet$ Used as disinfectants and in fuels
$\bullet$ Used in manufacturing of varnishes and perfumes
$\bullet$ Used in medicines and drugs
$\bullet$ Used in chemical experiments

Disadvantages:

$\bullet$ Drinking ethanol can damage the liver
$\bullet$ It decreases the concentration of mind