The Boiling Point of Methanol Is 65°C and the Boiling

question 38

Multiple Choice

The boiling point of methanol is 65°C and the boiling point of ethanol is 78°C.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)At 70°C you would have methanol gas and liquid ethanol.
• B)At 90°C you would have methanol and ethanol as solids.
• C)At 50°C you would have methanol and ethanol as gases.
• D)At 40°C the methanol reacts with the ethanol.
• E)none of the above

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