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The chemical that undergoes self oxidati...

The chemical that undergoes self oxidation and self reduction in the same reaction is

A

benzyl alcohol

B

acetone

C

formaldehyde

D

acetic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
In Cannizaro's reaction
`(2HCHO + KOH to CH_(3)OH +HCOOK)` formaldehyde is oxidized as well as reduced.
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