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What is the name of the following reaction?
HCHO+HCHONaOH−−−−→△CH3OH+HCOONa

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Clemmensen reaction
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Cannizzaro reaction
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None of the options
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Hell-Volhard reaction
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Solution

The correct option is D Cannizzaro reaction
This reaction is known as Cannizzaro reaction. It is a redox reaction in which two molecules of an aldehyde are reacted to produce a primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid using a hydroxide base.

Hence, option B is correct.

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