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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

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

  1. A HVZ reaction
  2. B Stephen reaction
  3. C Etard reaction
  4. D Cannizzaro reaction
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(D) Cannizzaro reaction

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CH2=CH2→2Zn/H2O1O32HCHO→NaOHConcCH3OHalcohol+HCOO-Na+sodium formate A is formed by reductive ozonolysis and, B and C is formed by Cannizzaro reaction.