Question

In the cross Cannizzaro reaction between benzaldehyde and formaldehyde methanol isn't formed. Why?

Answer 1

The reason may be: the initial nucleophilic addition of hydroxide anion is faster on formaldehyde as there are no electron donating groups on it.

The preferential oxidation of formaldehyde in crossed Cannizzaro reactions may be utilized in the quantitative reduction of some aldehydes.

--- α-keto aldehydes can be converted to α-hydroxy carboxylic acids by an intermolecular Cannizzaro reaction.

E.g. Phenylglyoxal undergoes intermolecular cannizzaro reaction by giving Mandelic acid (α-hydroxyphenylacetic acid or 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylethanoic acid).

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