NEETChemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET Chemistry Cannizzaro Reaction Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion: Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
Reason: Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehyde.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option B
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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