Q32 / 150 · MHT CET 2007 · Chemistry

Formalin is the commercial name of

A
formic acid
B
fluoroform
Correct answer
C
$40 \%$ aqueous solution of methanal
D
para formaldehyde

Solution

$40 \%$ aqueous solution of formaldehyde (methanal) is called as formalin. Note : Formalin used as disinfectant and preservative for biological specimens.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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