Aldehydes Ketones Question 130
Question: Aromatic aldehydes undergo disproportionation in presence of sodium or potassium hydroxide to give corresponding alcohol and acid. The reaction is known as
[MNR 1987]
Options:
A) Wurtz’s reaction
B) Cannizzaro reaction
C) Friedel-Craft’s reaction
D) Claisen reaction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
This reaction is called as Cannizzaro’s reaction.
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