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The Cannizzaro reaction involves a nucleophilic addition of hydroxide to an aldehyde, forming an unstable intermediate that acts as a hydride donor. This hydride reduces a second aldehyde molecule to an alcohol. Meanwhile, the intermediate is protonated to form a carboxylic acid. Thus, the Cannizzaro reaction converts aldehydes into both an alcohol and a carboxylic acid without oxidation.
- Author
- Hanin Latpi
- Language
- EN