KCET2017ChemistryBiomolecules
Cannizzaro's reaction is an example of auto oxidation
Options
- AIt is a typical reaction of aliphaticaldehyde.
- BIt is a reaction answered only by aromaticaldehydes
- CIt is a reaction answered by all aldehydes,
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
D. None of the above
Step-by-step solution
Cannizzaro reaction is an example auto oxidation. Aldehydes which do not contains a- hydrogen atom such as benzaldehyde ( ( C ₆ H ₅ CHO ) ), formaldehyde ( ( HCHO ) ) undergo auto-oxidation and reduction when treated with concentrated alkali.