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what happens to formalin when exposed to air?

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what happens to formalin when exposed to air?

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Abhijeet Narang

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6 Feb 2012 20:14:42 IST

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formalin is 40% aqueous solution of formaldehyde so on exposing it to air its oxidation will take place

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6 Feb 2012 20:15:03 IST

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thus forming formic acid

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7 Feb 2012 20:39:18 IST

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Slow oxidation to formic acid.

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