Mechanism of Cannizzaros reaction of benzaldehyde is
Cannizaro's reaction is:
A
Reduction
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B
Disproportionation reaction
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C
Oxidation
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D
Ion - exchange reaction
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Solution
The correct option is B Disproportionation reaction Cannizaro reaction is both oxidation and reduction reaction both oxidation and reduction occur for the same compound that's why it is called as disproportionation reaction.