MCQ
If formaldehyde and $KOH$ are heated, then we get
  • A
    Acetylene
  • B
    Methane
  • Methyl alcohol
  • D
    Ethyl formate

Answer

Correct option: C.
Methyl alcohol
c
(c)$HCHO + HCHO\xrightarrow{{KOH}}HCOOK + C{H_3}OH$

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