Write condensed formulas and provide IUPAC names for the following compounds:(a) ethyl alcohol (in beverages)(b) methyl alcohol (used as a solvent, for example, in shellac)(c) ethylene glycol (antifreeze)(d) isopropyl alcohol (used in rubbing alcohol)(e) glycerine

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Write condensed formulas and provide IUPAC names for the following compounds:
(a) ethyl alcohol (in beverages)
(b) methyl alcohol (used as a solvent, for example, in shellac)
(c) ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
(d) isopropyl alcohol (used in rubbing alcohol)
(e) glycerine

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