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What is the common name of methanal?

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Formaldehyde is the common name for methanal.

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Chapter 4: Carbon And Its Compounds - Exercise 2 [Page 239]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Carbon And Its Compounds
Exercise 2 | Q 5 | Page 239

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