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.