Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The term absolute alcohol means what has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Alcohols are commonly encountered in our day-to-day life. Some of the commonly encountered alcohols are, methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol.
(b)
Interpretation:
The term grain alcohol means what has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Alcohols are commonly encountered in our day-to-day life. Some of the commonly encountered alcohols are, methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol.
(c)
Interpretation:
The term rubbing alcohol means what has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Alcohols are commonly encountered in our day-to-day life. Some of the commonly encountered alcohols are, methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol.
(d)
Interpretation:
The term drinking alcohol means what has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Alcohols are commonly encountered in our day-to-day life. Some of the commonly encountered alcohols are, methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol.
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