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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones

Tischenko reaction is a modification of

  1. A Aldol condensation
  2. B Claisen condensation
  3. C Cannizzaro reaction
  4. D Pinacol-pinacolon reaction
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(C) Cannizzaro reaction

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Tishchenko reaction is a modification of canizzaro's reaction.This reaction involves disproportionation of an aldehyde lacking a hydrogen atom in the alpha position in the presence of an alkoxide. The reaction product is an ester. catalysts are aluminium alkoxide or sodium…