Formalin consists of a mixture of formaldehyde, methyl alcohol and water. Percentage of water in it is:
Correct answer: A. 63%
- A. 63%
- B. 50%
- C. 52%
- D. 8%
Explanation
Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde (CH₂O) in water, and its concentration is often expressed in terms of percentage by weight. The most common concentration of formalin used in laboratories is 37% w/w, meaning 37% of the solution is formaldehyde, and the rest is water.Let's assume the percentage of formaldehyde in the given solution is 37%. The remaining percentage would be the water content.Water percentage = 100% - Percentage of formaldehydeWater percentage = 100% - 37% = 63%
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