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Cannizzaro reaction is an example of
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (24 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Elimination reaction
  • B Disproportionation reaction
  • C Decomposition reaction
  • D Nucleophilic addition reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Disproportionation reaction
Cannizzaro reaction is an example of disproportionation reaction This in which one molecule of aldehyde oxidises to salt of acid and another molecule reduces to alcohol

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