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Assertion: Denaturation of ethyl alcohol makes it unfit for drinking purpose.

Reason: Denaturation of ethyl alcohol is carried out by pyridine.


Check whether the reason is correct for assertion.


Yes, the reason is correct for assertion.

Explanation: Pyridine is a harmful substance. If it is added to ethyl alcohol. It makes ethyl alcohol unfit for drinking purpose


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