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Absolute alcohol (100\% alcohol) is prepared by distilling rectified spirit over
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2001
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{Na}$
  • B $\mathrm{CaCl}_2$
  • C $\mathrm{Mg}$
  • D $\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{OC}_2 \mathrm{H}_5\right)_2$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{OC}_2 \mathrm{H}_5\right)_2$
Rectified spirit ( $95.6 \%$ alcohol), on distillation, either with magnesium ethoxide or quick lime gives absolute alcohol.

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