QQuestion
What is a denatured spirit?
OR
Write one use each of Ethyl alcohol and Acetic acid.
✓Answer
Denatured spirit is ethanol (ethyl alcohol) that has been mixed with chemicals (denaturants) to make it undrinkable. This is done to avoid the consumption tax on alcohol while still allowing it to be used as a solvent or fuel.
OR
Uses:
- Ethyl alcohol: It is used as a solvent in industries and laboratories.
- Acetic acid: It is used in the production of vinegar for culinary purposes.
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