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Which alcohol is industrially made from CO2 and H2 with a suitable catalyst?
Which alcohol is heavily taxed for human consumption?
Which alcohol is denatured to avoid heavy taxes?
Which alcohol is the simplest alcohol?
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Which alcohol is produced via acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylene?
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What is the industrial method for producing ethanol?
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Which alcohol is made in large quantities using a catalyst with CO2 and H2?
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What is the primary reason for denaturing ethanol?
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Which alcohol is commonly used as a precursor for chemical syntheses?
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Which alcohol is produced by the fermentation of grains or fruits?
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Study Notes
Industrial Production of Alcohols
- Methanol is industrially made from CO2 and H2 with a suitable catalyst.
Taxation of Alcohols
- Ethanol is heavily taxed for human consumption.
Denatured Alcohols
- Ethanol is denatured to avoid heavy taxes.
Simplest Alcohols
- Methanol is the simplest alcohol.
Production of Alcohols
- Ethanol is produced via acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylene.
Industrial Ethanol Production
- The industrial method for producing ethanol involves the fermentation of grains or fruits.
Denaturation of Ethanol
- The primary reason for denaturing ethanol is to avoid heavy taxes.
Precursor for Chemical Syntheses
- Methanol is commonly used as a precursor for chemical syntheses.
Fermentation Process
- Ethanol is produced by the fermentation of grains or fruits.
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Test your knowledge of the reactions and preparations of alcohols and phenols with this quiz. Explore the commercial importance of methanol and its industrial production process. Brush up on the properties and uses of alcohols in organic chemistry.
