(a) Why is ethanol used as a fuel ?

(b) State two uses of ethanol (other than as a fuel).

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(a) Since, ethanol burns with a clear flame giving a lot of heat, therefore, it is used as a fuel.

(b) Uses of ethanol:

(i) It is used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, lacquers, medicines, perfumes, dyes, soaps and synthetic rubber.

(ii) It is used as a solvent. Many organic compounds which are insoluble in water are soluble in ethyl alcohol.

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