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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedHard2 minPYQ_2017
ChemistryHardsingle choice
Assertion : Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Reason: Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehyde.
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Answer:
C
Solution:
Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde do not contain -hydrogen and thus undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Formaldehyde is more reactive than aromatic aldehydes.
Stream:AIIMSSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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