Q. When $CH _{3} CHO$ is reacted in the presence of a base with excess of $HCHO$, which statement is true?

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Only aldol-type (Claisen-Schmidt) reaction takes place.

Only Cannizzaro-type (crossed Cannizzaro) takes place.

First aldol-type and then Cannizzaro-type reaction takes place.

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.

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