Q59. The end product of the reaction

A

alkane

B

carboxylic acid

C

ketone

D

sodium salt of carboxylic acid

I knw that A is methanal but is the final product a salt of carboxylic acid (option D) or carboxylic acid (option B) bcos with NaoH HCHO undergoes cannizaro reaction and hence it would form D or B????

I guess D is formd first and then on hydrolysis gives B ....so D must b the ans >

Am i right or what ???

Pls help aieee exam approaching !@!!

Geoffrey Richards , 14 Years ago

Grade 12