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Question
Which of the following does not give Cannizzaro reaction?
Options
(CH3)3C – CHO
(CH3)2 CH – CHO
HCHO
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Solution
(CH3)2 CH – CHO
Explanation:
Aldehydes which do not have an α-hydrogen atom, undergo self-oxidation and reduction (disproportionation) reaction on heating with concentrated alkali. Such reactions are known as Cannizzaro reactions.
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