Q21 / 180 · COMEDK 2020 · Chemistry

Denatured alcohol is

A
rectified spirit
B
undistilled ethanol
C
rectified spirit + methanol + naphtha
Correct answer
D
ethanol + methanol

Solution

Denaturated alcohol is ethanol + methanol. Ethanol is made unfit for drinking by adding poisonous substance such as methanol. It is called denaturation.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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