In which of the following reactions, both oxidised and reduced forms of the same compound are obtained

Question

In which of the following reactions, both oxidised and reduced forms of the same compound are obtained (A) Aldol condensation (B) Cannizzaro reaction (C) Reimer Tiemann reaction (D) Kolbe Schmidt reaction

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

C annizzaro’s reaction is a disproportionation reaction and involves both oxidation and reduction of the same aldehyde having no α -hydrogen.

Q. In which of the following reactions, both oxidised and reduced forms of the same compound are obtained

Aldol condensation

Cannizzaro reaction

Reimer Tiemann reaction

Kolbe Schmidt reaction

C annizzaro’s reaction is a disproportionation reaction and involves both oxidation and reduction of the same aldehyde having no $α$ -hydrogen.