Benzaldehyde and Benzoic AcidHard
Question
In the Cannizzaro reaction : 2PhHO
PhCH2OH + PhCOO− the slowest step is−
Options
A.the attack of the OH− at the carbonyl group
B.the transfer of the hydride ion to the carbonyl group
C. the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid
D.the deprotonation of PhCH2OH
More Benzaldehyde and Benzoic Acid Questions
Benzylidene acetone is the product of the reaction of an organic compound (A) with acetone in the presence of ethanolic ...Oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde has to be easily done with -...When ethyl benzoate is hydrolyzed with aqueous alkali, the products present in the medium are -...Benzoic acid is not the product of which of the following reactions −...Which of the following compounds can form a zwitterion ?...