MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Identify the use of Formalin from the followings .

(A)Preservation of biological and anatomical specimansCorrect
(B)Disinfectant
(C)Beverage
(D)Antiseptic

Answer: (A)

Solution

Formalin is a 40% aqueous solution of formaldehyde (methanal). Formaldehyde hardens proteins and kills microorganisms, so the standard textbook use of formalin is preservation of biological and anatomical specimens, option (A). It is toxic, so it cannot

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