Cannizzaro’s reaction is not given by \_\_\_\_\_. | CHEMISTRY - CHEMICAL REACTIONS (CARBONYL GROUP) | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Cannizzaro’s reaction is not given by _____.

A

B

C

HCHO

D

$\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CHO }$

Answer

$\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CHO }$

Explanation

Solution

: In cannizzaro reaction, aldehydes which do not reduction have an $\alpha -$ hydrogen atom, undergo self-oxidation and reduction (disproportionation) reaction on heating with concentrated alkali.