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Which of the following is not a use of formaldehyde?(a) Preservation of biological specimens(b) Manufacturing of bakelite(c) Silvering of mirrors(d) Preparation of acetic acid.This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Asked question is from Uses of Aldehydes and Ketones in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right choice is (d) PREPARATION of acetic acid.

For explanation I would say: Formaldehyde consists of only a single CARBON atom and cannot be USED as a starting compound for the preparation of acetic acid. However, it is used in the manufacture of bakelite, glues and polymeric products. It also ACTS as a reducing agent in the silvering of MIRRORS.



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