Question

Write the reaction involved in the following: (1) Wolff-Kishner reduction (2) Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction

Write the reaction involved in Cannizaro's reaction.

Why are the boiling point of aldehydes and ketones lower than that of corresponding carboxylic acids ?

An organic compound 'A' with molecular formula C5H8O2 is reduced to n-pentane with hydrazine followed by heating with NaOH and Glycol. 'A' forms a dioxime with hydroxylamine and gives a positive Iodoform and Tollen's test. Identify 'A' and give its reaction for Iodoform and Tollen's test.