State the uses of alkanols

State the uses of alkanols

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(a)Methanol is used as industrial alcohol and making methylated spirit
(b)Ethanol is used:
1. as alcohol in alcoholic drinks e.g Beer, wines and spirits.
2.as antiseptic to wash woulds
3.in manufacture of vanishes, ink ,glue and paint because it is volatile and thus easily evaporate
4.as a fuel when blended with petrol to make gasohol.

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Wilfykil answered the question on February 19, 2019 at 05:12

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