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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which alcohol is produced by the destructive distillation of wood?
Options
A ethanol
B methanol
Correct Answer
C 1-propanol
D glycerol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is produced by heating wood in the absence of air (destructive distillation).

Hint

Its synonym is wood alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 4 of 1999
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