MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #307

A sealed container of dry formaldehyde gas is left at room temperature. What is the name of the white solid polymer that forms?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #307

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A sealed container of dry formaldehyde gas is left at room temperature. What is the name of the white solid polymer that forms?

    • A) Paraldehyde
    • B) Trioxane
    • C) Metaformaldehyde
    • D) Bakelite

    Answer: Metaformaldehyde

    Explanation: Formaldehyde gas polymerizes into a white solid called metaformaldehyde when allowed to stand. Paraformaldehyde is a different linear polymer of formaldehyde.