Aldehydes Ketones Question 156

Question: What is the name of reaction when benzaldehyde changes into benzyl alcohol

[CPMT 1996; RPET 1999]

Options:

A) Friedel-Craft’s reaction

B) Kolbe’s reaction

C) Wurtz reaction

D) Cannizzaro reaction

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Cannizzaro’s reaction involve self-oxidation and self-reduction.