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The alcohol used in preparation of forma...

The alcohol used in preparation of formalin is

A

methyl alcohol

B

ethyl alcohol

C

n-propyl alcohol

D

iso-propyl alcohol

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A
Formation is sq. solution of formaldehyde which is obtained from oxidation of methyl alcohol.
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