Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true about the reaction of p-methoxybenzaldehyde and formaldehyde in basic medium. A. Formic acid is formed when formaldehyde is oxidised. B. p-methoxybenzaldehyde is reduced to p-methoxybenzyl alcohol. C. Formaldehyde is reduced while p-methoxybenzaldehyde is oxidised.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. Only A and B

  5. Only A and C
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because out of HCHO and p-methoxybenzaldehyde HCHO is better reducing agent. As a result formaldehyde is oxidised to formic acid while p-methoxybenzaldehyde is reduced to p-methoxybenzyl alcohol.

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