JIPMER 2018
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2018
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
JIPMER 2018 · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which of the following is the correct sequence of step involved in...
Which of the following is the correct sequence of step involved in the mechanism of Cannizzaro reaction?

Options
- ANucleophilic attack, transfer of and transfer of
- BTransfer of , transfer of and nucleophilic attack
- CTransfer of , nucleophilic attack and transfer of
- DElectrophilic attack by , transfer of and transfer of
Correct answer
A. Nucleophilic attack, transfer of and transfer of
Step-by-step solution
Cannizzaro reaction involves the aldehydes which do not have an -hydrogen atom, undergo self oxidation and reduction reaction on heating with conc. alkali.
to the carbonyl carbon.
Step II Transfer of hydride ion from anion I to second molecule of aldehyde and finally rapid transfer of proton takes place.