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Chapter 6, Problem 27E
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What is formaldehyde used for?

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Interpretation:

The usage of formaldehyde is to be described.

Concept Introduction:

Compounds that consist of a carbon atom are considered organic compounds and the study of these carbon consisting compounds is known as organic chemistry.

An organic compound is considered a hydrocarbon if it consists of only carbon and hydrogen atoms. The atoms in a hydrocarbon compound are linked by a single, double, or triple bond.

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Formaldehyde is a colorless, intense smelling liquid and it has a preservation property; it is useful for biological embodiment because of its toxic nature towards bacteria...

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