JEE Main 2019 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution
JEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Question
Major products of the following reaction are:


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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B and 

Step-by-step explanation
Given reaction is a Cross Cannizzaro Reaction, since there are no present on the Carbonyl compound.

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