Question

Which of the following will give Cannizzaro reaction?

• A. $CH_3CHO$
• B. $CH_3COCH_3$
• C. $(CH_3)_3C - CHO$
• D. $CH_3CH_2CHO$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$(CH_3)_3C - CHO$

Answer 2

Aldehydes which have no $\alpha$-H atom give Cannizzaro?s reaction, $(CH_3)_3C - CHO$ does not contain $\alpha$-H atom, hence it will give Cannizzaro reaction.