Assertion :Cannizaro reaction converts HCHO into HCOONa and $C H_{3} O H$ . Reason: It is a proton-hydride transfer reaction.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

Assertion
Cannizaro reaction converts $H C H O$ into $H C O O N a$ and $C H_{3} O H$ .
One molecule of $H C H O$ is oxidised to $H C O O N a$ and other molecule of $H C H O$ is reduced to $C H_{3} - O H$ . It redox/disproportionation reaction.
Reason
It is a proton-hydride transfer reaction.
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

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Assertion :Cannizaro reaction converts HCHO into HCOONa and CH3OH. Reason: It is a proton-hydride transfer reaction.

Assertion :Cannizaro reaction converts HCHO into HCOONa and $C H_{3} O H$ . Reason: It is a proton-hydride transfer reaction.