Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehyde.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If assertion is true but reason is false
Explanation
Solution
Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde do not contain a-hydrogen and thus undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Formaldehyde is more reactive than aromatic aldehydes.