Cannizzaro's Reaction

Author:Seema Sinha
JEE Advanced
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Important Questions on Cannizzaro's Reaction

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Pentaerythritol, an important industrial chemical, is prepared by the following reaction:

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This reaction involves:

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In the reaction, CH33CCHO+HCHOheatNaOHA+B. The products (A) and (B) are respectively:

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Which of the following compounds on reaction with concentrated NaOH followed by H gives following cyclic ester?

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Which of the following can be the product/s of following reaction?

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In the Cannizzaro's reaction, the intermediate that will be best hydride donor?

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Identify the products in the following disproportionation reaction and also mention rate determining step:

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