KVPY2020ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Among the following, the compounds which can be reduced with formaldehyde and conc. aq. KOH , are:
Options
- Aonly II and V
- Bonly I and V
- Conly II and III
- Donly I ,   II and IV
Correct answer
A. only II and V
Step-by-step solution
Aldehyde without a - H give Cannizaro reaction. In Cannizaro reaction alcohol and carboxylic acid salt is formed.