MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #290

When a student allows formaldehyde to polymerize in a specific condition, a cyclic trimer is formed. What is the name of this product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #290

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When a student allows formaldehyde to polymerize in a specific condition, a cyclic trimer is formed. What is the name of this product?

    • A) Paraformaldehyde
    • B) Paraldehyde
    • C) Metaformaldehyde
    • D) Formalin

    Answer: Metaformaldehyde

    Explanation: Metaformaldehyde is a cyclic trimer (CH2O)3 formed by the polymerization of formaldehyde. Paraformaldehyde is the linear polymer distractor.