i) Name the property of ethanol which makes it useful in medicines, i – InterviewSolution

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1.	i) Name the property of ethanol which makes it useful in medicines, ii) Name the organic compound which is used in pickles. Mention its composition. iii) Mention any two uses of alcohol in medicine.
Answer» Solution :i] Ethanol is USED as a very good SOLVENT in making medicines. ii] Vinegar is WIDELY used as a preservative in pickles. It is 5.8% solution of ethanoic acid in water. III) Alcohol is used in TINCTURE of iodine and in cough syrups.

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