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Complete the following equation:-
2HCHO+Conc.KOH

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  • Formaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction in presence of concentrated base forming methanol and salt of the corresponding acid.
  • Due to the absence of αH in formaldehyde it undergoes this disproportionation reaction.

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