Question

What will happen if someone mistakenly drink Methanol(CH3OH)?And why?(60 words)

Answer 1

The intake of pure Methanol in very small quantity can cause death.
-Methanol is oxidised to methanal in the liver.
-Methanal reacts rapidly with the components of the cells.
- It causes the protoplasm to get coagulated.
- Methanol also affects the optic nerve, causing blindness.
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