MHT CET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Which among following compounds in obtained when calcium formate is dry distilled alone?
- A Methanoic acid
- B Methanal
- C Methanol
- D Methoxy methane
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Correct Answer
(B) Methanal
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Calcium formate or dry distillation gives formaldehyde


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