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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:
What is the name of the process in which aldehyde get oxidize in presence of air?
Options:
Calcination
Autoxidation
Cannizzaro reaction
Cannizzaro reaction
Correct Answer:
Autoxidation
Explanation:
Autoxidation is oxidation that occurs in open air or in presence of oxygen (and sometimes UV radiation) and forms peroxides and hydroperoxides. It can be considered to be a slow, flameless combustion of materials by reaction with oxygen. Autoxidation is important because it is a useful reaction for converting compounds to oxygenated derivatives, and also because it occurs in situations where it is not desired.