Q. The Cannizaro reaction is not given by
A) Trimethyl acetaldehyde
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Benzaldehyde
D) Formaldehyde
Explanation
(b)
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Cannizaro reaction is given by only those aldehydes which does not have $\alpha -$hydrogen atom. As such acetaldehyde will not give Cannizaro reaction.
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