Question

Write four uses of each-
ethanol
acetic acid
acetylene
ethyne

Answer 1

Uses of ethanol :
1) Ethanol is used in alcoholic beverages .
2) It is used as an antiseptic.
3) The mixture of ethanol and water is used as an antifreeze in radiators of vehicles in cold countries.
4) It is used as a fuel when mixed with petrol.

Uses of acetic acid : Ethanoic acid is also known as acetic acid .
1) It is used as a preservative in the preservation of pickles .
2) It is used in the manufacture of paints and adhesives.
3) It is used in the manufacture of acetone and esters.
4) It is also used as a reagent in the laboratories.

Uses of ethyne : Ethyne is also known as acetylene.
1) It is used for producing oxy-acetylene flame used in cutting and welding of iron.
2) It is used in the preparation of many organic compounds such as acetic acid and acetaldehyde.