18 Questions
Which gas is reacted with carbon monoxide to produce methanol commercially?
Hydrogen
What is the catalyst used in the commercial production of methanol?
Chromium
How is methanol formed when wood is heated in the absence of air?
By reacting with carbon monoxide
What is the consequence of ingesting methanol?
Causes blindness
Which enzyme is involved in the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde in the liver?
Catalase
Why is ethanol widely used as an antiseptic?
To cause denaturation of proteins
What is the product formed by the hydrolysis of complex sugars using zymase?
2CH3CH2OH + 2CO2
What is a significant adverse effect of ingesting ethanol over a long period of time?
Deterioration of the liver
Which compound is used as an antifreeze in heating and cooling systems but is extremely toxic if ingested?
HO-CH2-CH2-OH
Which compound is used to treat methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning by inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase?
HO-CH2-CH2-OH
Which compound is known for its rapid evaporation and cooling effect on the skin?
CH3-CHOH-CH3
What is the main reason ethylene glycol solutions must be carefully stored?
Attractive sweet taste to pets and children
What is the enzyme blocked by fomepizole to prevent the conversion of methanol and formaldehyde to their toxic breakdown products?
Alcohol dehydrogenase
What is the constituent of fats that is produced from the hydrolysis of all fats?
Glycerol
What is the product formed when primary alcohols are oxidized?
Aldehydes
Which acid is used in the ester formation process involving alcohols?
Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
In the oxidation of alcohols in living systems, what type of enzymes catalyze these reactions?
Dehydrogenase
What is the product of the oxidation of malate to oxaloacetate catalyzed by malate dehydrogenase?
Oxaloacetate
Test your knowledge on the production process and toxic properties of methanol. Learn about its commercial preparation, toxicity, and health risks when ingested. Explore the reactions and catalyst involved in methanol production.
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