Which one is the formula of formaldehyde?

H C H O

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C H_{3} C H O

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C H_{3} C O O H

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C H_{3} O H

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Solution

The correct option is A $H C H O$
Formaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula HCHO. Its the simplest aldehyde and is also known as methanal.

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