General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 23 - Organic Chemistry - Questions and Problems - Page 1005: 23.13

Answer

Methanol: It is found in $CO+H_2$ and is used as a solvent. Ethanol: Its source is fermentation of glucose and is used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol: It is found in ethylene and is used in anti-freeze. Glycerol: It is obtained in soap making and is used in foods. Fromaldehyde: It is obtained from the oxidation of methanol and is used in plastics and resins.

Work Step by Step

We know that the sources and uses of the given compounds are as follows: Methanol: It is found in $CO+H_2$ and is used as a solvent. Ethanol: Its source is fermentation of glucose and is used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol: It is found in ethylene and is used in anti-freeze. Glycerol: It is obtained in soap making and is used in foods. Fromaldehyde: It is obtained from the oxidation of methanol and is used in plastics and resins.
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