Methanol Production and Dangers Quiz
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Which gas is reacted with carbon monoxide to produce methanol commercially?

  • Nitrogen
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Hydrogen (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • What is the catalyst used in the commercial production of methanol?

  • Iron
  • Chromium (correct)
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • How is methanol formed when wood is heated in the absence of air?

  • By reacting with carbon monoxide (correct)
  • By reacting with hydrogen gas
  • By reacting with oxygen
  • By reacting with nitrogen
  • What is the consequence of ingesting methanol?

    <p>Causes blindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is involved in the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde in the liver?

    <p>Catalase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ethanol widely used as an antiseptic?

    <p>To cause denaturation of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product formed by the hydrolysis of complex sugars using zymase?

    <p>2CH3CH2OH + 2CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant adverse effect of ingesting ethanol over a long period of time?

    <p>Deterioration of the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is used as an antifreeze in heating and cooling systems but is extremely toxic if ingested?

    <p>HO-CH2-CH2-OH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is used to treat methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning by inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase?

    <p>HO-CH2-CH2-OH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is known for its rapid evaporation and cooling effect on the skin?

    <p>CH3-CHOH-CH3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason ethylene glycol solutions must be carefully stored?

    <p>Attractive sweet taste to pets and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme blocked by fomepizole to prevent the conversion of methanol and formaldehyde to their toxic breakdown products?

    <p>Alcohol dehydrogenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the constituent of fats that is produced from the hydrolysis of all fats?

    <p>Glycerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product formed when primary alcohols are oxidized?

    <p>Aldehydes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acid is used in the ester formation process involving alcohols?

    <p>Acetic acid (CH3COOH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the oxidation of alcohols in living systems, what type of enzymes catalyze these reactions?

    <p>Dehydrogenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of the oxidation of malate to oxaloacetate catalyzed by malate dehydrogenase?

    <p>Oxaloacetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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