Q37 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

The major product of the following reaction is
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  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D
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Solution

According to  cross-carnnizzaro's reaction when aldehyde or keto group in which alpha hydrogen are absent when either of them undergoes the reaction with concentrated NaOH then carboxylic and alcohol is formed.

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

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