AP EAMCET201921 Apr 2019Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The reaction of A to give B and C is an example of:
Options
- AHVZ reaction
- BStephen reaction
- CEtard reaction
- DCannizzaro reaction
Correct answer
D. Cannizzaro reaction
Step-by-step solution
CH 2 = CH 2 → 2 Zn / H 2 O 1 O 3 2 HCHO → NaOH Conc CH 3 OH alcohol + HCOO - Na + sodium   formate A is formed by reductive ozonolysis and, B and C is formed by Cannizzaro reaction.