Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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See all →- Which of the following undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction? Answer: D. Benzaldehyde The Cannizzaro reaction needs an aldehyde with no α-hydrogen; benzaldehyde has none. 1
- The strongest acid among the following is Answer: C. Cl3CCOOH Three −I chlorine atoms stabilise the carboxylate ion the most. 1
- Acetophenone on Clemmensen reduction (Zn–Hg / conc. HCl) gives Answer: D. ethylbenzene Clemmensen reduction converts >C=O to >CH₂: C₆H₅COCH₃ → C₆H₅CH₂CH₃. 1