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The reaction of A to give B and C is an example of:

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A HVZ reaction
  • B Stephen reaction
  • C Etard reaction
  • D Cannizzaro reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cannizzaro reaction

CH2=CH2→2Zn/H2O1O32HCHO→NaOHConcCH3OHalcohol+HCOO-Na+sodium formate

A is formed by reductive ozonolysis and, B and C is formed by Cannizzaro reaction.

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