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Distinction between ethanol and methanol...?

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Distinction between ethanol and methanol...?
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Saumya Agrawal 5 years, 3 months ago

Apply iodoform test Etanol give iodoform test with the formation of yellow ppt and methanol does not give this test...

Komal Dhingra 4 years ago

Sorry , but i want a chemical test to distinguish between ethanol and methanol ... Btw thanks for this!

Yogita Ingle 5 years, 3 months ago

Ethanol Methanol

Ethanol is a type of alcohol which consists of ethyl group in its carbon skeleton.

Methanol consists of methyl group in its carbon bond.

In terms of acidity, ethanol is a weak acid compared to water.

Methanol has acidity level higher than water.

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.

Usually, ethanol is prepared by factory fermentation of food crops.

Methanol is mostly produced via synthetic processes.

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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