Wood spirit is known as
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Methanol
Methanol, \( \ce{CH3OH} \), is known as wood spirit.
Methanol is a colourless liquid used as a solvent and for making formaldehyde. It is highly poisonous: small amounts can cause blindness, and larger amounts cause death.
So wood spirit is methanol.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Methanol
Note: The same/similar question has been asked in different years by NTA as per the details given below:
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