Question:

Ziesel method is used to estimate

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • alcoholic group
  • amino group
  • methoxy group
  • halo group
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Zeisel?s method is used to estimate the methoxy group in an organic compound. In this method, organic compound having methoxy group is treated with $HI$ and the alkyl halide thus formed is further treated with $AgNO_3$ to precipitate $AgI$
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Alcohols

What is Alcohol?

Alcohol is a derivative of water (H2O) that has one, two, or more hydroxyl groups that are attached to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon chain (an alkyl group). It is one of the most common organic compounds used in sweeteners, fragrances, and medicine. 

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Uses of Alcohol:

  • Ethanol is the alcohol used in alcoholic drinks. It can be used as an industrial methylated spirit where methanol is used very little in quantity as it can be dangerous.
  • It is used as fuel to produce carbon dioxide and water by the process of fermentation. Whereas methanol burns carbon dioxide and water to facilitate combustion.
  • Alcohol is an organic compound used as a solvent that is insoluble in water.
  • It can be used to lower the level of sugar.
  • Alcohol is used as a preservative in laboratories.