Question:

What is the name of the following reaction? $ HCHO + HCHO { ->[{NaOH}][{\Delta}] }CH_3OH + HCOONa$

Updated On: Jun 20, 2022
  • Hell-Volhard reaction
  • Clemmensen reaction
  • Cannizzaro reaction
  • None of the options
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

HCHO contain no $\alpha$ -H in its structure. Thus in presence of NaOH it show Cannizaro reaction.
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