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Major products of the following reaction are
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ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A CH3OH and HCO2H
  • B
  • C
  • D
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(A) Aldehyde which do not have α -hydrogen give cannizzaro reaction.
(B) This is cross Cannizzaro reaction so more reactive carbonyl compound is oxidized and less reactive is reduced.
(C) HCHO acts as hydride donor.

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