Question

Differentiate between the following:

Methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Methyl alcohol	Ethyl alcohol
Other name	Methanol or wood alcohol.	Ethanol or drinking alcohol.
Safety	Highly poisonous; must not be consumed.	The alcohol used in alcoholic beverages; excessive use is harmful and addictive.
Common use	Used as a solvent for lacquer and as an antifreeze in automobile radiators.	Consumed in fermented and distilled beverages.
Effect if swallowed	Even a small quantity may cause blindness or death.	Intoxicates and, with continued misuse, can damage health and cause dependence.