In Cannizaro reaction, two molecules of aldehydes are reacted to produce ___________
A. Alcohol only
B. Carboxylic acid only
C. Alcohol and carboxylic acid
D. Alcohol, carboxylic acid and ketone
Answer:C
In Cannizaro reaction, two molecules of aldehydes are reacted to produce ___________
A. Alcohol only B. Carboxylic acid only C. Alcohol and carboxylic acid D. Alcohol, carboxylic acid and ketone
Explanation: In Cannizaro reaction, two molecules of aldehydes are reacted to produce alcohol and carboxylic acid using a hydroxide base.