MHT CET202124 Sep 2021Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Cannizzaro reaction is an example of
Options
- AElimination reaction
- BDisproportionation reaction
- CDecomposition reaction
- DNucleophilic addition reaction
Correct answer
B. Disproportionation reaction
Step-by-step solution
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