Distinction between ethanol and methanol...?
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Posted by Komal Dhingra 7 years ago
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Komal Dhingra 5 years, 8 months ago
Yogita Ingle 7 years ago
| Ethanol | Methanol |
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Ethanol is a type of alcohol which consists of ethyl group in its carbon skeleton. |
Methanol consists of methyl group in its carbon bond. |
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In terms of acidity, ethanol is a weak acid compared to water. |
Methanol has acidity level higher than water. |
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Ethanol has a strong, burning odor and gives out bright blue flame. |
Methanol is volatile and has a distinctive odor. It gives out bright white flame while burning. |
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Usually, ethanol is prepared by factory fermentation of food crops. |
Methanol is mostly produced via synthetic processes. |
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Ethanol is the main ingredient in alcoholic beverages. |
Since methanol is highly toxic it is not at all suitable for consumption. It is generally used in the production of chemicals like formaldehyde, etc. |
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