Aromatic aldehydes are selectively converted to the corresponding alcohols in high yields by cross-Cannizzaro reaction using KF-Al 2 O 3 under microwave irradiation in solvent-free condition. ... Aromatic aldehydes are selectively converted to the corresponding alcohols in high yields by cross-Cannizzaro reaction using KF-Al 2 O 3 under microwave irradiation in solvent-free condition. ... View all references for the preparation of alcohol and acid from ...