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If formaldehyde and `KOH` are heated, then we getA. methaneB. methyl alcoholC. ethyl formateD. acetylene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
When `alpha`-hydrogen is absent in carbo nyl group, those compound gives cannizaro reaction. This reaction show disproportionation the oxidation product is salt of carboxylic acid and reduced product is alcohol
`HCHO+HCHOoverset("KOH (conc.)")tounderset("Methyl alcohol")(CH_(3)OH)+HCOO^(-)K^(+)`


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