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Which of the following is used in the preservation of biological specimens?(a) Methanal(b) Ethanal(c) Acetone(d) BenzaldehydeI got this question in an online quiz.This intriguing question comes from Uses of Aldehydes and Ketones in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (a) Methanal

To EXPLAIN I would say: Methanal is EASILY SOLUBLE in water and is commercially sold as formalin (40% methanal, 8% methanol, 52% water) and is used for preserving BIOLOGICAL specimens.



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