Question
The bitter compound denatonium is often added to this substance. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this lab solvent which contains aversants or toxic compounds to prevent pesky undergraduates from consuming it.
ANSWER: denatured alcohol [prompt on ethanol or alcohol]
[10m] Denatonium is one of these compounds which contain a positively charged nitrogen with four substituents.
ANSWER: quaternary ammonium cations [or quaternary ammonium salts; accept quats]
[10e] Denatured alcohol may instead contain this toxic wood alcohol. Consumption of this compound causes blindness due to its conversion to formic acid and subsequent damage to the optic nerve.
ANSWER: methanol
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Summary
| 2023 ILLIAC (Cornell) | 2023-10-21 | Y | 3 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| 2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite) | 2023-10-21 | Y | 8 | 11.25 | 100% | 13% | 0% |
Data
| Chicago A | Chicago D | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Missouri | Chicago B | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Ohio State B | Chicago C | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Michigan A | Purdue A | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SIUE A | Ohio State A | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Purdue B | Ohio State C | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Purdue C | Michigan B | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SIUE B | WUSTL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |