Question

one distinction test for methanol and ethanol

Answer 1

Iodoform test can be used to distinguish between methanol and ethanol.

Ethanol when warmed with I2 in the presence of NaOH, gives a yellow ppt. Of iodoform while methanol does not give iodoform test.

Answer 2

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The solution in the ethanol test-tube should go cloudy and then a yellow precipitate of tri-iodo-methane (iodoform) should be seen. This has a distinct 'antiseptic' smell. The methanol test-tube should remain clear. Ethanol is the only primary alcohol which will give the reaction and ethanal the only aldehyde.