Q. Aldehyde not showing Cannizaro’s reaction is

A) Paraldehyde
B) Chloral
C) Formaldehyde
D) Acetaldehyde
Explanation

(d)
Aldehyde containing no $\alpha$-H-atom on reaction with 50% $NaOH\ or\ KOH$, undergo disproportionation to give an alcohol and Na or K salt of an acid. This reaction is called Cannizaro reaction. Acetaldehyde does not show Cannizaro reaction due to presence of $\alpha$-hydrogen atom

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