AP EAMCET2001ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Absolute alcohol (100 % alcohol) is prepared by distilling rectified spirit over
Options
- ANa
- BCaCl ₂
- CMg
- DMg ( OC ₂ H ₅ )₂
Correct answer
D. Mg ( OC ₂ H ₅ )₂
Step-by-step solution
Rectified spirit ( 95.6 % alcohol), on distillation, either with magnesium ethoxide or quick lime gives absolute alcohol.