In a Crossed Cannizzaro reaction specifically between Formaldehyde () and Benzaldehyde () using concentrated , the major products are:

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In a Crossed Cannizzaro reaction specifically between Formaldehyde ($HCHO$) and Benzaldehyde ($PhCHO$) using concentrated $NaOH$, the major products are:

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. Formaldehyde completely lacks steric hindrance and is universally attacked by the first, undergoing oxidation to sodium formate. This forces the bulkier benzaldehyde to be reduced to benzyl alcohol.

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