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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Cannizzaro reaction is an example of

  1. A Elimination reaction
  2. B Disproportionation reaction
  3. C Decomposition reaction
  4. 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