Aromatic aldehydes undergo disproportionation in the presence of concentrated sodium or potassium hydroxide to give the corresponding alcohol and acid salt. This reaction is known as:

  • A
    Wurtz reaction
  • B
    Cannizzaro reaction
  • C
    Friedel-Crafts reaction
  • D
    Claisen reaction

Explore More

Similar Questions

The reaction $Ph-CDO \xrightarrow{50\% \text{ aq. } NaOH, \text{ warm}} Ph-COO^- + \text{an alcohol}$. This alcohol is:

The product $(B)$ in the given reaction is:

Difficult
View Solution

The enol form of acetone,after treatment with $D_2O$,gives:

The reaction of cyclohexanone with $NaOH$ followed by heating $(\Delta)$ gives product $(A)$. Identify $(A)$.

Difficult
View Solution

An organic compound $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_2-CHO$ is taken in two different containers $A$ and $B$. Sample in $A$ is treated with $H_2 / Ni$ forming new compound $P$. Sample in $B$ is treated with $LiAlH_4$ and hydrolyzed further forming new compound $Q$. Identify $P$ and $Q$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo