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Question

When methanol is sprinkled over hot copper plate the smell would be

A

a fruity like

B

bitter almond type

C

formalin like

D

rotten eggs like

Answer

formalin like

Explanation

Solution

${CH_3OH ->[Cu][heat] HCHO + H_2}$ Aqueous solution of HCHO is formalin.