Question

How to tell the difference between methyl and ethyl alcohol.Give one method?

Answer 1

We can do this iodoform test which is used to differentiate between methanol and ethanol. When ethanol is warmed with Iodine in the presence of Naoh, it forms a yellow colored precipitate. Methanol on the other hand does not react positively to iodoform test.

Answer 2

Answer:

We can do this iodoform test which is used to differentiate between methanol and ethanol. When ethanol is warmed with Iodine in the presence of Naoh, it forms a yellow colored precipitate. Methanol on the other hand does not react positively to iodoform test.

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