Question

If heavy water is taken as solvent instead of normal water while performing Cannizaro reaction, the products of the reaction are

• A. $R COO ^{-}+R CH _{2} OH$
• B. $RCOO ^{-}+ RCH _{2} OD$
• C. $R COOD +R CD _{2} OD$
• D. $R COO ^{-}+R CD _{2} OD$

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

If $D _{2} O$ (heavy water) is taken instead of $H _{2} O$, as solvent, the reaction takes place in the following manner :