Assertion : Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction
Reason : Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehyde.

Options

A. Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false and R is true

Answer

C

Explanation

Aromatic aldehydes and formalde hyde do not contain a-hydrogen and thus undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Formaldehyde is more reactive than aromatic aldehydes.