Crossed Cannizzaro reaction with Formaldehyde
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"...crossed Canizzaro reactions can be realized when one of the components is formaldehyde. Predict the products of the reaction below and give a suitable name to the reactants and products"
Also, is formaldehyde the oxidizer or reducer in this reaction. I think this reaction is meant to confuse , with regards to the formaldehyde. it may not do the same thing that it normally would.
I will attach the drawing of the reaction.
I need to have a drawing of the reactants, a name for each of them, and to understand the role of formaldehyde.
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