Which of the following products are formed from 'Cannizzaro's reaction'?
Correct answer: B. Alcohol and carboxylate salt
- A. Aldol product
- B. Alcohol and carboxylate salt
- C. Alcohol and carboxylic acid
- D. Unsaturated reaction
Explanation
Option B is correct since, in Cannizzaro's reaction, alcohol (reduced product) and salt of carboxylic acid (oxidized product) are formed. Moreover, 'aldehydes' that have no alpha hydrogen atom undergo this reaction.
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