Question

Choose correct statement about cannizaro and cross cannizaro reaction
(i) Both are the examples of disproportionation
(ii) Both are the examples of redox
(iii) Disproportionation occurs only in Cannizaro
(iv) Both occurs in strongly alkaline medium

• A. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• B. (i), (ii) and(iv)
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All kind of Cannizaro reactions are redox as well as disproportionation but in cross Cannizaro disproportionation does not occur.