Chapter 6, Problem 26E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A treatment method used in case of “ingestion of methanol” is to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

Organic compounds which consist of only carbon and hydrogen atoms are called hydrocarbons. The atoms in hydrocarbon are linked by single, double, or triple bonds.

Methanol contains the functional group, $\text{OH}$, along with one carbon and the required number of hydrogen atoms.

Ethanol contains the functional group, $\text{OH}$, along with two carbon and the required number of hydrogen atoms.