Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about alcohols and ethers is correct?
A
Ethanol is produced by the fermentation of sugars.
B
Methanol is a safe solvent used in paints.
C
The common name for CH3OCH2CH3 is methyl n-propyl ether.
D
Alcohols are named by replacing 'e' in the alkane name with 'ol' only for primary alcohols.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Ethanol is obtained commercially by fermentation, as mentioned in the context. Methanol is highly poisonous, the common name for CH3OCH2CH3 is ethyl methyl ether, and all alcohols are named by modifying their corresponding alkane names, not just primary ones.
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