A) 2, 2, 2-trichlorethanol
B) trichloromethanol
C) 2, 2, 2-trichloroethanol
D) chloroform
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Cannizzaro's reaction is given by aldehydes (RCHO) lacking H at \[\alpha \]-carbon or lacking \[\alpha \]-carbon (as in HCHO). With NaOH, there is formation of acid salt (\[RCO{{O}^{-}}\]) by oxidation and alcohol \[(RC{{H}_{2}}OH)\]by reduction.You need to login to perform this action.
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