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Interpretation:
The denatured compound needs to be explained and the name of the compound needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Compounds that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms are said to be hydrocarbons. The hydrocarbons can be saturated or unsaturated on the basis of the type of bond present in them. The
Explanation of Solution
The compound shown is denatured because it is unfit for drinking. It is in its native form, it can be denatured to become fit for drinking. The denatured alcohols are used a solvent and fuel additive. They cannot be used for consumption purposes.
The given compound is as follows:
There are 2 carbon atoms in the chain and one hydroxyl group. Thus, the name of the compound is ethanol.
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