MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #434

To prevent polymerization during storage, what substance is typically added to commercial formalin solutions in small amounts?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #434

  1. Question 1

    Q1. To prevent polymerization during storage, what substance is typically added to commercial formalin solutions in small amounts?

    • A) Ethanol
    • B) Acetic acid
    • C) Methanol
    • D) Acetone

    Answer: Methanol

    Explanation: Commercial formalin contains a small amount of methanol to prevent the polymerization of formaldehyde into paraformaldehyde during storage.