MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Cannizzaro reaction is an example of
- A Elimination reaction
- B Disproportionation reaction
- C Decomposition reaction
- D Nucleophilic addition reaction
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(B) Disproportionation reaction
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Cannizzaro reaction is an example of disproportionation reaction This in which one molecule of aldehyde oxidises to salt of acid and another molecule reduces to alcohol
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