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When CH 3 CHO is reacted in the presence of a base with excess of HCHO, which statement is true?
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Q. When $CH _{3} CHO$ is reacted in the presence of a base with excess of $HCHO$, which statement is true?
Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
A
Only aldol-type (Claisen-Schmidt) reaction takes place.
B
Only Cannizzaro-type (crossed Cannizzaro) takes place.
C
First aldol-type and then Cannizzaro-type reaction takes place.
D
First Cannizzaro-type and then aldol-type reaction takes place.
Solution:
Correct answer is (c) First aldol-type and then Cannizzaro-type reaction takes place.