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What is Cannizzaro Reaction: Mechanism Explained about?

The Cannizzaro reaction involves the base-induced disproportionation of two aldehyde molecules to form a primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid. It is a redox reaction where one aldehyde is oxidized to form the acid while the other is reduced to form the alcohol. The mechanism involves a hydroxide ion attacking the carbonyl group to form an unstable intermediate that transfers a hydride ion to another aldehyde molecule. Finally, the alkoxide intermediate reacts with water to form the alcohol product while th

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Hammad Raza 362-FET/BTECHME/F18

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