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If formaldehyde and KOH are heated, then...

If formaldehyde and `KOH` are heated, then we get

A

Methane

B

Methyl alcohol

C

Ethyl formate

D

Acetylene

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The correct Answer is:
B
`HCHO + KOH overset("50% KOH")(rarr) HCOOK + CH_(3)OH`
The above reaction is known as Cannizzaro.s reaction.
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