State the uses of ethanol.

Explanation

The uses of ethanol are as follows:
(1) It is used as an industrial solvent in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups and many tonics.
( 2 ) It is used in the preparation of lacquers, varnishes and fragrant substances like perfumes.
(3) It is used as an antiseptic.
( 4 ) Pure ethanol (absolute alcohol) is the active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks.
(5) It is used to prepare rectified spirit.