Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Tischenko reaction is a modification of :
A
Aldol condensation
B
Claisen condensation
C
Cannizzaro reaction
D
Pinacol-pinacolon reaction
Answer
Cannizzaro reaction
Explanation
Solution
Tischenko reaction is a modification of Cannizzaro reaction. The Tishchenko reaction is an organic chemical reaction that involves disproportionation of an aldehyde lacking a hydrogen atom in the alpha position in the presence of an alkoxide. The Tishchenko Reaction is a disproportionation reaction that allows the preparation of esters from two equivalents of an aldehyde. The reaction product is an ester. 