Chemistry · Mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae

The percentage of formaldehyde in formalin is:

The percentage of formaldehyde in formalin is:

  • A. \( 40 \% \)
  • B. 30\%
  • C. \( 20 \% \)
  • D. 10\%

Step-by-step solution

Formalin is an aqueous solution of formaldehyde typically containing 37-40% formaldehyde by weight; 40% is the commonly cited standard concentration.
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