MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #75

In the industrial purification of ethanol, a product known as 'Rectified Spirit' is obtained. What is the approximate percentage of ethanol in it?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #75

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the industrial purification of ethanol, a product known as 'Rectified Spirit' is obtained. What is the approximate percentage of ethanol in it?

    • A) 100% Ethanol
    • B) 95% Ethanol
    • C) 70% Ethanol
    • D) 10% Ethanol

    Answer: 95% Ethanol

    Explanation: Rectified spirit is a constant boiling mixture obtained by fractional distillation of fermented liquor, containing 95.4% ethanol and 4.6% water.