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Question

Which of the following does not undergo Cannizzaro’s reaction?

A

Benzaldehyde

B

2-Methylpropanal

C

p-Methoxybenzxaldehyde

D

2,2-Dimethylpropanal

Answer

2-Methylpropanal

Explanation

Solution

: Aldehydes containing no $\alpha -$ H atoms on heating with concentrated alkali solution (50%) undergo Cannizzaro’s reaction. In this reaction one molecule is oxidised at the expense of other which is reduced to alcohol.