NEET Chemistry Cannizzaro Reaction Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
Reason: Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehyde.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true, but aromatic aldehydes are less reactive than formaldehyde, so the reason is not the correct explanation.
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