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Which of the following is the active chemical compound found in alcoholic beverages?
A
CH3OH (methanol)
B
C2H5OH (ethanol)
C
C2H4O2 (acetic acid)
D
C3H7OH (propanol)
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Understand that the question asks for the active chemical compound found in alcoholic beverages, which is the substance responsible for the intoxicating effects.
Review the given chemical formulas and identify their common names: CH3OH is methanol, C2H5OH is ethanol, C2H4O2 is acetic acid, and C3H7OH is propanol.
Recall that methanol (CH3OH) is toxic and not used in beverages, acetic acid (C2H4O2) is vinegar, and propanol (C3H7OH) is an alcohol but not commonly found in drinks.
Recognize that ethanol (C2H5OH) is the type of alcohol present in alcoholic beverages and is responsible for their psychoactive effects.
Conclude that the active chemical compound in alcoholic beverages is ethanol, represented by the formula C2H5OH.
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