Why is ethanol drinkable but methanol deadly?☠️ Here’s the chemistry behind it

Ethanol and methanol both belong to the alcohol family… but one is consumed while the other can cause blindness and even death. ☠️⚗️ So what creates such a huge difference? In this video, we’ll understand the complete chemistry behind: 🥃 Ethanol metabolism ☠️ Methanol poisoning 🧪 Formation of formaldehyde & formic acid 🧠 Effect on optic nerves and brain ⚕️ Why ethanol is used as an antidote for methanol poisoning Chemistry is not just inside laboratories… It is happening inside your body every second. #Ethanol #Methanol #AlcoholChemistry #OrganicChemistry #Chemistry #NEET #JEE #ScienceReels #Biochemistry #MethanolPoisoning #SP3Acad