Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 64
75. Write the structure of the major organic product expected from the following reaction.
$(1992,1 M)$
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Solution:
(Cannizzaro reaction)
In cross-Cannizzaro reaction, methanal is always reduced.
II is less stable than I because II is less substituted enol. Acetone has greater enol content than ethanal
Therefore, overall enol-content order is $D < C < B < A $
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