quiz 9

Question 1

Which among the following will undergo Cannizzaro reaction?

Answer 1

Formaldehyde

Question 2

Formaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction in presence of concentrated NaOH solution to form:

Answer 2

methanol and sodium formate

Question 3

Cannizzaro reaction is not given by

Answer 3

acetaldehyde

Question 4

The incorrect statement regarding Cannizzaro reaction is:

Answer 4

100% yield of oxidation of benzaldehyde to benzoic acid can be achieved

Question 5

Cross Cannizzaro reaction between formaldehyde and benzaldehyde results in a mixture of:

Answer 5

Benzyl alcohol and formic acid

Question 6

In Cannizaro’s reaction, the rate determining step is:

Answer 6

Intermolecular transfer of hydride ion

Question 7

The Cannizzaro reaction is an example of:

Answer 7

Disproportionation

Question 8

Crossed Cannizzaro reaction is possible between:

Answer 8

formaldehyde and benzaldehyde

Question 9

What are the products of the Cannizzaro reaction?

Answer 9

A carboxylic acid and an alcohol

Question 10

Cross Cannizzaro reaction is an example of a:

Answer 10

redox reaction