is it possible to have a cannizzaro reaction using 2 different aldehydes(formaldehyde and benzaldehyde) ?

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is it possible to have a cannizzaro reaction using 2 different aldehydes(formaldehyde and benzaldehyde) ?

can you show the reaction...tnx

2007-02-17 21:15:31 · 1 answers · asked by john m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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This is called a crossed Cannizzaro reaction. The formaldehyde will be oxidized to formic acid and the benzaldehyde will be reduced to the alcohol (phenylmethanol or benzyl alcohol).

H(C=O)H + C6H5(C=O)H --> H(C=O)OH + C6H5CH2OH

2007-02-17 22:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋