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Cross Cannizzaro reaction is...

Cross Cannizzaro reaction is

A

Condensation reaction

B

Addition reaction

C

Disproportionation reaction

D

Elimination reaction

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The correct Answer is:
C
Cannizzaro's reaction is self oxidation reduction reaction which is disproportionation reaction. Therefore, cross Cannizzaro's reaction ( reaction of two different aldehydes is also disproportonation reaction.
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