Which of the Following Statements Regarding Methanol and Ethanol Is

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding methanol and ethanol is NOT correct?

• A)The industrial synthesis of methanol involves the oxidation of CO by H₂.
• B)Ethanol is generally produced via the fermentation of sugar from fruit or vegetable sources.
• C)The complete combustion of both methanol and ethanol forms CO₂ and H₂O.
• D)Ethanol has a greater fuel density than methanol.
• E)The complete combustion of methane and ethane release more energy per gram than methanol and ethanol, respectively.

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