Formalin is a powerful :

preservative and disinfectant

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bleaching and whitening agent

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deodorant

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The correct option is A preservative and disinfectant
It is used in tanning, preserving, and embalming and as a germicide, fungicide, and insecticide for plants and vegetables, but its largest applications is in the production of certain polymeric materials.

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