Question

........Affects optic nerve and causes blindness.
A. Ethanol
B. Ethane
C. Methanol
D. Methane

Answer 1

Methanol affects optic nerve ans causes blindness ...Methanol othewise known as methyl alcohol and can even kill you in high concentrations.

Answer 2

Hey there,

Statement: ........Affects optic nerve and causes blindness.

Answer: Methanol

Explanation: It is very strong acid and can cause blindness if it makes any contact with the yes. If it touches other skin parts, it can easily cause skin burns if it is present in concentrations in the solution.

This is the reason why students asked to handle it carefully while in the science lab. Lab attendants also tend to wear gloved and goggles while handling it.

Thanks for asking.