Q. The key step in Cannizaro’s reaction is the intermolecular shift of
A) Proton
B) Hydride ion
C) Hydronium ion
D) Hydrogen band
Explanation
(b)
Cannizaro reaction,
$HCHO + NaOH \rightarrow CH_{3}OH + HCOONa$
This reaction takes place by those compounds which has no $\alpha -$H atom.
Inter molecular shift of hydride ion is key step of Cannizaro reaction
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