MDCAT
Chemistry
2022
Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
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Question
Cinnazzaro's reaction is given by:
Options
- A
Formaldehyde
- B
Acetaldehyde
- C
Acetone
- D
Butanone
Explanation
The Cannizzaro reaction is basically a chemical reaction which involves the base-induced disproportionation of an aldehyde lacking a hydrogen atom in the alpha position or an alpha-hydrogen. Formaldehyde (HCHO) has no alpha hydrogen, so it can undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
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