1. What are the common uses of acetone and formalin?
Acetone is primarily used in the production of other chemicals and is also used as a solvent in products such as nail-polish removers, cement, lacquers and finishes, cleaners, paint, coatings, films and adhesives. Some foods contain low concentrations of acetone.
Formalin is used as an antiseptic, disinfectant and preservative. It is a 37 percent aqueous solution of the pungent gas formaldehyde and has the chemical formula HCHO.The formalin solution is clear and colorless. When diluted to 10 percent, it can be used as a treatment and prevention for ovine footrot.
2. What types of bonds do acetone and formalin have in their structures?
Acetone and formalin are examples of carbonyl functional group.The common uses of acetone is to clean nail, while formalin also known as formaldehyde is used in embalming.
3. Formalin and acetone are common carbonyl containing compounds. Explain why they belong in the group of carbonyl containing compounds?
Formalin and aceton is a carbonyl compounds that have a carbonyl functional group (C= 0) which is chemically bonded to carbon atom in the compound.