Formaldehyde polymerises to give:

Paraformaldehyde

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Paraldehyde

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Formalin

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Formic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Paraformaldehyde
Formaldehyde polymerises to give paraformaldehyde. Paraformaldehyde is a poly-acetal and has 8–100 units.

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