If formaldehyde and conc. KOH are heated, which of the following compounds is obtained?
A
Acetylene
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B
Methane
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C
Methyl alcohol
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D
Ethyl formate
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Solution
The correct option is C Methyl alcohol Generally, aldehydes with no 𝛼-H on treatment with strong base undergoes self oxidation and self reduction. This reaction is known as Cannizzaro reaction. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).