JEE Main Chemistry question

The reaction: 2 [glyoxylic-acid-type structure, HOOC–CHO] (OH⁻)→ [tartronic-acid-type product] + [glycolic-acid-type product], is:

Answer: (B)

Solution

Two separate molecules of the aldehydo-acid disproportionate with each other (one oxidized, one reduced) — this is an

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