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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds2 Marks
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What is the effect of drinking methanol?
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When methanol is consumed, it is oxidised to methanal in the liver. Methanal reacts rapidly with the components of cell, leading to the coagulation of protoplasm. Consumption of methanol can also damage the optic nerve, resulting in blindness.

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