In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…
Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
Reason : These aldehydes which have a-H atom undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
Assertion : Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
Reason : These aldehydes which have a-H atom undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
- Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- Assertion is true but reason is false.
- Both assertion and reason are false.
Answer
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
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