What is the major product formed when formaldehyde reacts with sodium hydroxide?

A. Methanol
B. Ethanol
C. Sodium formate
D. Sodium acetate

Answer: Sodium formate

Additional Information: When formaldehyde reacts with sodium hydroxide, sodium formate is formed along with methanol in a Cannizzaro reaction.

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