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Question
How is the methylated spirit obtained?
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Solution
Ethyl alcohol is a part of drinking beverages and is also a widely used solvent in industries. In order to make it undrinkable, certain poisonous substances like pyridine, methyl alcohol and copper sulphate are added to it. Methylated spirits are ethyl alcohol with 5% methyl alcohol, a coloured dye, and some pyridine. It is used for industrial applications.
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