Q. Formalin is the commercial name of
A) Formic acid
B) Fluroform
C) 40% aqueous solution of methanal
D) para formaldehyde
Explanation
(c)
40% aqueous solution of formaldehyde (methanal) is called as formalin.
Note Formalin used as disinfectant and preservative for biological specimens.
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