Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What happens when two molecules of formaldehyde reacts in the presence of sodium hydroxide?

Options:

sodium formate + Methanol

Sodium formate + methanal 

2-Hydroxyethanal

None of the above 

Correct Answer:

sodium formate + Methanol

Explanation: