MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4

To prevent the illegal consumption of industrial-grade ethanol, 10% methanol is added to it. What is the common name for this specific mixture?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4

  1. Question 1

    Q1. To prevent the illegal consumption of industrial-grade ethanol, 10% methanol is added to it. What is the common name for this specific mixture?

    • A) Absolute alcohol
    • B) Rectified spirit
    • C) Power alcohol
    • D) Methylated spirit

    Answer: Methylated spirit

    Explanation: Methylated spirit is ethanol with 10% methanol added to make it undrinkable. Rectified spirit is tempting but it contains 95.4% ethanol.