1. Tardigrade
  2. Question
  3. Chemistry
  4. CH 3 CHO 4 HCHO Ca ( OH )2 C ( CHOH )4+(1/2)( HCOO )2 Ca the above reaction is an example of

Question Error Report

Thank you for reporting, we will resolve it shortly

Back to Question

Q. $CH _{3} CHO \quad 4 HCHO \quad Ca ( OH )_{2}$ $C ( CHOH )_{4}+\frac{1}{2}( HCOO )_{2} Ca$
the above reaction is an example of

JIPMERJIPMER 2018

Solution:

First three HCHO molecules react with acetaldehyde via crossed aldol condensation, while the fourth HCHO molecule reacts via crossed Cannizzaro reaction.

Solution Image Solution Image