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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids2 Marks
Question
Describe the following :
Cannizzaro reaction
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Answer

Cannizzaro reaction : Aldehydes without $\alpha$-hydrogenation shows auto oxidation and reduction (Disproportionation) in presence of conc. Alkali $( NaOH$ or KOH $)$.
In this reaction one mulecule of aldehyde is reduced in Alcohol while another molecule is oxidised in salt of carboxylic acid.
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