Q3 / 91 · KVPY 2020 (SB/SX) · Chemistry

Among the following,

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the compounds which can be reduced with formaldehyde and conc. aq. KOH, are:

  • Correct answer
    A
    only II and V
  • B
    only I and V
  • C
    only II and III
  • D
    only I, II and IV

Solution

Aldehyde without a-H give Cannizaro reaction.

In Cannizaro reaction alcohol and carboxylic acid salt is formed.

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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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