Assertion :Expected major product from the given reaction is as shown. Reason: With increase in electrophilicity on > C=O group. rate of attack of nucleophile increases.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are correct
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Solution
The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion This is an example of crossed cannizzaro reaction in which the aromatic aldehyde is reduced to alcohol and the aliphatic aldehyde is oxidized to alcohol. With increase in electrophilicity on > C=O group. rate of attack of nucleophile increases. Thus, Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.