2CH3CHOAl(OEt)3−−−−−→CH3COOCH2CH3 The above reaction is disproportionation reaction. If true enter 1, else enter 0.
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Solution
CH3COOC6H5 (ester) is formed from CH3COOH (oxidation product of CH3CHO) and CH3CH2OH (reduction product CH3CHO). Hence, CH3CHO disproportionates in presence of aluminium ethoxide (Tischenko reaction).