Multiple choice

When formaldehyde and potassium hydroxide are heated, we get

  1. acetylene

  2. methyl alcohol

  3. methane

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The reaction between formaldehyde and a strong base like potassium hydroxide is a Cannizzaro reaction, which produces methanol (methyl alcohol) and potassium formate.