Consider the given four statements about ethanol and choose the correct answer from the given options : (1) It is the main constituent of all alcoholic drinks (2) It is not a good solvent (3) It is soluble in water in all proportions (4) It cannot be used as an additive in petrol

Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Alcohol (Industrial Synthesis and Applications of Alcohols (Ethanol production, methanol toxicity, solvents, fuels))

1. (1) and (2) only
2. (1) and (3) only
3. (2) and (4) only
4. (1) and (4) only

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