Does formaldehyde react with liquid alkali?
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My friends, if 30% formaldehyde is mixed with 30% liquid caustic soda, will a reaction occur? What would be the symptoms of such a reaction?
Two substances that are both alkaline won’t react, right?
What makes you say that formaldehyde is alkaline?
It’s quite simple; you can figure it out by doing it yourself. However, organic reactions are too complex, and it’s not clear what tests need to be done