Which of the following mixtures is known as rectified spirit?

  • A
    $95.87 \% \text{ ethyl alcohol} + 4.13 \% \text{ water}$
  • B
    $94 \% \text{ ethyl alcohol} + 4.53 \% \text{ water}$
  • C
    $94.4 \% \text{ ethyl alcohol} + 5.43 \% \text{ water}$
  • D
    $90 \% \text{ ethyl alcohol} + 10 \% \text{ water}$

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