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Structural and Physical Properties of Carbonyls

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Formalin is $40$ % aqueous solution of :

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Methanal

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Methanoic acid

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Methanol

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Methanamine

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Solution

The correct option is B Methanal
Methanal or formaldehyde is soluble in water, alcohol and ether. Its $40$ % aqueous solution is marketed as formalin.

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