What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-OH the simplest alcohol found in beverages?
A
Methanol
B
Propanol
C
Butanol
D
Ethanol
Correct Answer: Option D — Ethanol
Explanation:
Ethanol also written as C2H5OH is the simplest alcohol produced by fermentation of sugars and is found in alcoholic beverages used as a solv...
Ethanol also written as C2H5OH is the simplest alcohol produced by fermentation of sugars and is found in alcoholic beverages used as a solvent and as a biofuel.