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Denatured alcohol is...

Denatured alcohol is

A

ethanol + methanol

B

rectified spirit + methanol + naphtha

C

undistilled ethanol

D

rectified spirit

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Ethyl alcohol is made unfit for drinking purpose by adding some poisonous substance such methanol, naphthalene (naphtha), pyridine, rubber etc. It is called denatured alcohol.
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