Formaldehyde Is a Toxic Preservative with the Following Chemical Formula

question 78

Multiple Choice

Formaldehyde is a toxic preservative with the following chemical formula: H₂C O Which of the following compounds would best serve as a starting point for its production?

• A)H₃COH
• B)H₂C CH₂
• C)H₂O
• D)CH₃CH₂OH
• E)none of the above

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