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66. Write the uses of ethanol.

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Write the uses of ethanol.

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Ethanol being a good solvent, it is used in medicines such as tincture iodine (solution of iodine and ethanol), cough mixture and also in many tonics.

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Chapter 9: Carbon compounds - Solve the following Questions

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