Question

Among the following, which statement is incorrect?

• A. will not respond to haloform test
• B. gives cannizzaro reaction
• C. does not give cannizzaro reaction
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

(a) General haloform reaction:-

$R\to H$, alkyl, aryl group
But in case of option A, halogenation does not occur because hydrogen of $–OH$ group is more acidic react with base rapidly than the methyl group of $\alpha$-hydrogen.

(b) Cannizzaro reaction, the base-induced disproportionation of two molecules of a non-enolizable aldehyde to give primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

(c) Does not give Cannizzaro reaction.

(d)