MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Formalin is the commercial name of
- A formic acid
- B fluoroform
- C \(40 \%\) aqueous solution of methanal
- D para formaldehyde
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(C) \(40 \%\) aqueous solution of methanal
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\(40 \%\) aqueous solution of formaldehyde (methanal) is called as formalin. Note : Formalin used as disinfectant and preservative for biological specimens.
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