Question:easy
Which of the following reactions is an example of a disproportionation reaction?
Which of the following reactions is an example of a disproportionation reaction?
Show Hint
In a disproportionation, the same species is both oxidised and reduced.
Updated On: Oct 8, 2026
- Wolf-Kishner reduction.
- Aldol condensation.
- Clemmenson reduction.
- Cannizzaro reaction.
Show Solution
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Look at oxidation states
In Cannizzaro, half of the aldehyde carbon goes from $+1$ to $+3$ (acid) and half goes to $-1$ (alcohol). Same compound, two directions. Option (D).
Final Answer:
Option (D). \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]
In Cannizzaro, half of the aldehyde carbon goes from $+1$ to $+3$ (acid) and half goes to $-1$ (alcohol). Same compound, two directions. Option (D).
Final Answer:
Option (D). \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]
Was this answer helpful?
1
Top Questions on Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- The major product formed in the following reaction is-
- JEE Main - 2024
- Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- In the following reactions, find the product A and B
- JEE Main - 2024
- Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Select the correct options:
Statement 1: Benzene sulphonyl chloride reacts with 1°, 2° and 3° amines.
Statement 2: All products of the reaction above are soluble in NaOH. - Given below are two statements. one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A:
can be subjected to Wolff-Kishner reduction to give
Reason R: Wolff-Kishner reduction is used to convert
into 
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:- JEE Main - 2023
- Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Want to practice more? Try solving extra ecology questions todayView All Questions