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The reaction, 2RCHOAl-ethoxideRCOOCH2R is called-
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A Tishchenko reaction
  • B Knoevangel reaction
  • C Cannizzaro reaction
  • D HVZ reaction
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The correct answer is: Tishchenko reaction
It is Tishchenko reaction, any aldehyde with or without alpha hydrogen undergoes disproportionation in the presence of aluminium ethoxide to give ester.

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