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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

What is the percentage of formaldehyde in formalin?

  1. A \(60 \%\)
  2. B \(40 \%\)
  3. C \(10 \%\)
  4. D \(20 \%\)
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(B) \(40 \%\)

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Correct answer is \(40 \%\)
The percentage of formaldehyde in formalin is \(40 \%\)
\(10 \mathrm{ml}\) formalin contains \(40 \mathrm{ml}\) formaldehyde and \(60 \mathrm{ml}\) of water.