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Among the following,





the compounds which can be reduced with formaldehyde and conc. aq. KOH, are:


ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesKVPYKVPY 2020 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A only II and V
  • B only I and V
  • C only II and III
  • D only I, II and IV
Solution:
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The correct answer is: only II and V

Aldehyde without a-H give Cannizaro reaction.



In Cannizaro reaction alcohol and carboxylic acid salt is formed.




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