AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Cannizzaro Reaction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Predict the products in the given reaction
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The reaction involves the Cannizzaro reaction where benzaldehyde undergoes disproportionation in the presence of concentrated KOH, forming benzyl alcohol and benzoate ion.
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