MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #50

To prevent the misuse of industrial alcohol, it is denatured. What is the percentage of methanol added to ethanol to form methylated spirit?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #50

  1. Question 1

    Q1. To prevent the misuse of industrial alcohol, it is denatured. What is the percentage of methanol added to ethanol to form methylated spirit?

    • A) 1% Methanol
    • B) 5% Methanol
    • C) 20% Methanol
    • D) 10% Methanol

    Answer: 10% Methanol

    Explanation: Methylated spirit contains 10% methanol to make ethanol unfit for drinking. 5% is too low for the standard PTB definition.