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Predict the product of the crossed Cannizzaro reaction
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[Predict the product of crossed Cannizzaro reaction between formaldehyde and p-anisaldehyde (4-methoxybenzaldehyde).]
In excess formaldehyde, the aromatic aldehyde is reduced to a primary alcohol in high yield.
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