Which of the following reactions represents Tischenko reaction?

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$2 {CH}_{3} CHO \overset{NaOH}{⟶} {CH}_{3} CH = CHCHO + H_{2} O$

$2 {CH}_{3} CHO \to {CH}_{3} COOH + {CH}_{3} {CH}_{2} OH$

$2 {CH}_{3} CHO \overset{K_{2} {CO}_{3}}{⟶} {CH}_{3} \underset{|}{C} {HCH}_{2} CHO OH$

$2 {CH}_{3} CHO \overset{Al {({OC}_{2} H_{5})}_{3}}{⟶} {CH}_{3} {CO}_{2} C_{2} H_{5}$

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

$2 {CH}_{3} CHO \overset{Al {({OC}_{2} H_{5})}_{3}}{⟶} {CH}_{3} {CO}_{2} C_{2} H_{5}$ is the reactions represents Tischenko reaction.

A disproportionation process called the Tishchenko Reaction enables the creation of esters from two equivalents of an aldehyde.

Hence, correct option is B.

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