Q83 / 180 · AIIMS 2019 (26 May) · Chemistry

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Find out the products of the reaction.

  • A
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}_2 \mathrm{Na}$ and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$ and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$ and $\mathrm{HCO}_2 \mathrm{Na}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}_2 \mathrm{Na}$ and $\mathrm{HCO}_2 \mathrm{Na}$

Solution

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This is Cannizzaro reaction.

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

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