Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde can be oxidized or reduced relatively simply.
However, the use of formaldehyde should be avoided due to its carcinogenic potential. More suitable as reducing agents are rather metal hydrides.
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Formaldehyde can be oxidized or reduced relatively simply.
However, the use of formaldehyde should be avoided due to its carcinogenic potential. More suitable as reducing agents are rather metal hydrides.
Name Reactions