Formalin is ________.
A)another name for formaldehyde
B)a plastic
C)an aqueous solution of formaldehyde
D)an excellent solvent
E)a polymer

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Formalin is a 37% aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a disinfectant and preservative. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as it is a synonym for formaldehyde. Option B is incorrect as formalin is not a plastic. Option D is incorrect as formalin is not an excellent solvent. Option E is incorrect as formalin is not a polymer.

Formalin Is ________