Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is an alcohol that exhibits both polar (due to the hydroxyl group) and non-polar (due to the ethyl chain) properties, allowing it to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances. Its miscibility with water is a key characteristic.
Which one of the following is a false statement?
Asked in Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam 2018 · Topic: Alcohol (Industrial Synthesis and Applications of Alcohols (Ethanol production, methanol toxicity, solvents, fuels))
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