Methyl alcohol is not used as:
Correct answer: C. As a substitute for petrol
- A. As a solvent
- B. As an anti-freezing agent
- C. As a substitute for petrol
- D. For denaturing of ethyl alcohol
Explanation
Methyl alcohol, commonly known as methanol, is not typically used as a substitute for petrol (gasoline) in most conventional automobile engines.While methanol can be used as a fuel, it is more commonly utilized as an industrial solvent, antifreeze, and as a precursor in the production of chemicals and plastics. Methanol has been used as a fuel in some niche applications, such as racing cars and certain types of alternative fuel vehicles. However, it has not been widely adopted as a substitute for petrol in standard gasoline engines for several reasons.
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