MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
What is the percentage of formaldehyde in formalin?
- A \(60 \%\)
- B \(40 \%\)
- C \(10 \%\)
- D \(20 \%\)
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Correct Answer
(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.
The percentage of formaldehyde in formalin is \(40 \%\)
\(10 \mathrm{ml}\) formalin contains \(40 \mathrm{ml}\) formaldehyde and \(60 \mathrm{ml}\) of water.
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