A) methane
B) methyl alcohol
C) ethyl for mate
D) acetylene
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Formaldehyde and KOH on heating produce methyl alcohol. \[\underset{\text{Formaldehyde}}{\mathop{2HCH=O+}}\,KOH\to \underset{\text{Methanol}}{\mathop{C{{H}_{3}}OH}}\,+HCOOK\] The above reaction is Cannizzaro's reaction.You need to login to perform this action.
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