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.