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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008794

Which one of the following is not an example of Cannizzaro reaction?
  • C6H5CHO + HCHO → C6H5CH2OH + HCOOH
  • CH3CHO + CH3CHO → CH3CH2OH + HCOOH
  • 2CH3COCHO → CH3CHOHCOOH + CH3COCOOH
  • 2Cl3C → CHO · Cl3C ·CH2OH + Cl3COOH

Solution

B.

CH3CHO + CH3CHO → CH3CH2OH + HCOOH