When aldehydes lack a hydrogen atom, Cannizzaro’s reaction takes place.
The reaction is one of disproportionation (self-oxidation-reduction). A pair of molecules
When aldehyde is present, one molecule is transformed into the
the other into the acid and the corresponding alcohol (the reduced product).
in the oxidation product, or salt form. The reaction is conducted using
a room-temperature sodium hydroxide aqueous solution at 50%.
Therefore, choice A is the right one.
When aldehydes lack a hydrogen atom, Cannizzaro’s reaction takes place.
The reaction is one of disproportionation (self-oxidation-reduction). A pair of molecules
When aldehyde is present, one molecule is transformed into the
the other into the acid and the corresponding alcohol (the reduced product).
in the oxidation product, or salt form. The reaction is conducted using
a room-temperature sodium hydroxide aqueous solution at 50%.
Therefore, choice A is the right one.