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Standard XII
Chemistry
The Cannizaro Reaction
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A compound A with molecular formula C10H13Cl gives a white precipitate on adding silver nitrate solution. A on reacting with alcoholic KOH gives compound B as the main product. B on ozonolysis gives C and D. C gives Cannizaro reaction but not alodol condensation. D gives aldol condensation but not Cannizaro reaction. A is:

A
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C6H5−CH2−CH2−C|ClH−CH3
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C6H5−CH2−CH2−CH2−CH2−Cl
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Solution

The correct option is A
(A) C10H13ClAgNO3−−−−→ White ppt

Reactions are:

NOTE:

Cannizzaro reaction is given by the aldehydes that do not contain α-H-tom. The aldehydes like acetaldehyde, CH3CHO possess α-H-tom and hence, do not undergo the Cannizzaro reaction.


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