Aldehydes Ketones Question 4

Question: The key step in cannizzaro’s reaction is the intermolecular shift of

[Orissa JEE 2003]

Options:

A) Proton

B) Hydride ion

C) Hydronium ion

D) Hydrogen bond

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Cannizzaro reaction is an example of hydride ion $ ({H^{-}}) $ transfer reaction.