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