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What is rectified spirit?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Rectified Spirit**: Rectified spirit is a specific mixture that primarily consists of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and water. 2. **Composition**: The composition of rectified spirit is approximately 95% ethanol and 5% water. This high concentration of ethanol makes it a potent alcoholic solution. 3. **Method of Preparation**: Rectified spirit is obtained through the process of distillation. Specifically, it is derived from the distillation of a fermentation mixture. ...
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  • The percentage of alcohol in rectified spirit is,

    A
    `40%`
    B
    `70%`
    C
    `60%`
    D
    `100%`

  • The precentage of ethyl alcohol in rectified spirit is

    A
    100
    B
    59.6
    C
    95.87
    D
    50

  • Rectified spirit is :

    A
    `100%` ethanol
    B
    `90%` ethanol
    C
    `100%` methanol
    D
    `95%` ethanol

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