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Chapter 19: Q18P (page 635)

When o-phthalaldehyde is treated with base, o-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid is formed. Show the mechanism of this reaction.

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Cannizaro reaction

Cannizzaro reaction is a base-induced disproportionation reaction. In this reaction, two moles of aldehyde react to give one molecule of carboxylic acid and another molecule of primary alcohol.

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 Mechanism of this reaction

Initially, the addition of hydroxyl group to O-phthaladehyde takes place, then expulsion and addition of hydride ion occur. This shift of proton takes place followed by protonation to get the desired compound.

Formation of the desired product

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