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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ChemistryEasysingle choice

The Cannizzaro reaction of PhCOCHO forms the product(s)

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Answer:
B
Solution:


In internal crossed-Cannizzaro reaction,-CHOis oxidised (because it has aldehydic H needed for hydride transfer). Keto group can only be reduced, and not oxidised in corssed-Cannizzaro reaction.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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