Question

The major product of the following reaction is:

 

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

The Cannizzaro reaction is a type of redox reaction where one molecule is reduced to an alcohol, and the other is oxidized to a carboxylate anion. This reaction occurs in aldehydes without an alpha-hydrogen under basic conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The given reaction is a Cannizzaro reaction, which occurs when an aldehyde does not have an alpha-hydrogen and undergoes disproportionation in the presence of a strong base, resulting in the formation of an alcohol and a carboxylate anion. In this case, the reaction involves the aldehyde $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH=O}$. The product formed is: $$\text{CH}_3\text{C}\text{H}_2\text{OH} \quad \text{CH}_2\text{OH}$$ The Cannizzaro reaction results in the formation of a primary alcohol and an alcohol in the same process.