Question

By which reaction formaldehyde is converted in methyl alcohol

Answer 1

formaldehyde dismutase reaction is ur answer

Answer 2

Answer: Reduction

Explanation: Formaldehyde is reduced to methyl alcohol by use of an reducing agent. Reducing agent helps in addition of hydrogen atoms or removal of oxygen atoms.

In the given conversion, Hydrogen needs to be introduced so we use $LiAlH_4$ as a reducing agent.

$HCHO\overset{LiAlH_4}\rightarrow CH_3OH$