Cannizzaro’s Reaction Mechanism Quiz
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What type of reaction is Cannizzaro's reaction?

  • Combustion reaction
  • Synthesis reaction
  • Neutralization reaction
  • Disproportionation reaction (correct)

What is the role of the hydroxide ion in Cannizzaro's reaction?

  • Acts as an electrophile
  • Acts as a catalyst
  • Acts as a solvent
  • Acts as a nucleophile (correct)

What is the product obtained from the conversion of one molecule of aldehyde in Cannizzaro's reaction?

  • Corresponding alcohol (correct)
  • Corresponding aldehyde
  • Corresponding ketone
  • Corresponding carboxylic acid

How is the methoxide ion involved in Cannizzaro's reaction?

<p>Acts as a base and abstracts a proton from formic acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hydroxide ion in the mechanism of the Cannizzaro's reaction?

<p>Assisting in the transfer of a hydride ion to another molecule of aldehyde (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do aldehydes with no a-hydrogen atoms undergo Cannizzaro's reaction?

<p>This is due to the absence of hydrogen atoms for enolization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the methoxide ion in the Cannizzaro's reaction mechanism?

<p>Abstracting a proton from formic acid to form methanol and formate ion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Cannizzaro's reaction involve disproportionation (self oxidation-reduction) reaction?

<p>Because it results in both oxidation and reduction of the aldehyde molecules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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