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JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones Question Bank Properties

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    Aromatic aldehydes undergo disproportionation in presence of sodium or potassium hydroxide to give corresponding alcohol and acid. The reaction is known as            [MNR 1987]

    A)                 Wurtz's reaction              

    B)                 Cannizzaro reaction

    C)                 Friedel-Craft's reaction 

    D)                 Claisen reaction

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                                         This reaction is called as Cannizzaro?s reaction.


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