The reaction of A to give B and C is an example of:

The reaction of A to give B and C is an example of:

  1. HVZ reaction
  2. Stephen reaction
  3. Etard reaction
  4. Cannizzaro reaction

Solution

CH2=CH2→2Zn/H2O1O32HCHO→NaOHConcCH3OHalcohol+HCOO-Na+sodium formate

A is formed by reductive ozonolysis and, B and C is formed by Cannizzaro reaction.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)

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