Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The type of alcohol in beverages such as wine, beer, and vodka is?

  1. Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol)

  2. Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol)

  3. Methyl Alcohol (Methanol)

  4. Propyl Alcohol (Propanol)
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Explanation

Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, and vodka. Isopropyl alcohol is used as rubbing alcohol and disinfectant, methanol is toxic and causes blindness, and propanol is used in industrial applications - none are safe for consumption.

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