Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones Using Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives
Which one can...
Question
Which one can be the product of the following reaction?
A
A diacid
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B
A monoacid
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C
A diol
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D
An alcohol
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Solution
The correct options are A A diacid B A monoacid D An alcohol It undergoes cannizaro reaction in basic medium. In one molecule, the aldehyde group is oxidized to acid. In other molecule, the aldehyde group is reduced to alcohol.