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  4. In the reaction <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/a5c17b9d6ecd43eaac5c358010e35cf4-.png /> If one equivalent of each is taken, the major product will be

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Q. In the reaction
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If one equivalent of each is taken, the major product will be

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

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The products shown in boxes are major product.
In cross-cannizzaro reaction, the carbonyl carbon having more positive charge is oxidised to acid and the other carbonyl is reduced to alcohol.