Q. Cannizaro reaction is performed by
A) Formaldehyde
B) Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde
C) Benzaldehyde
D) Formaldehyde and benzaldehyde
Explanation
(d)
Cannizaro reaction is given by only those aldehydes and ketones in which $\alpha$-H atom is absent.
Formaldehyde ($HCHO)$and benzaldehyde ($C_{6}H_{5}CHO$) both due to the absence of $\alpha$-H atom undergo Cannizaro reaction.
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