Which process changes matter from a gas to a liquid state?
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Answer:
Reaction products are shown below
Explanation:
- In cannizaro reaction, benzaldehyde produces benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol through disproportion.
- Here, a hydroxyl group first gives a nucleophilc addition at carbonyl center of benzaldehyde.
- Then a hydride transfer takes place to another molecule of benzaldehyde
- Thus, benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol are produced.
- Full reaction mechanism has been shown below
