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Reaction of conversion of Y to Z in the given reaction corresponds to: 

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The Cannizzaro reaction is a redox reaction where one aldehyde molecule is reduced to an alcohol and another is oxidized to a carboxylic acid.
Updated On: Mar 11, 2025
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The Correct Option is C

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Step 1: Identifying the Reaction
- The given reaction involves disproportionation of aldehyde to form alcohol and acid.
- This is the Cannizzaro reaction, which occurs in aldehydes lacking $\alpha$-hydrogen atoms under strong base conditions. \bigskip
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