Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Which one of the following will undergo Cannizzaro reaction?
A
Acetone
B
Acetaldehyde
C
Formaldehyde
D
Benzyl alcohol
Answer
Formaldehyde
Explanation
Solution
Only those aldehydes will undergo cannizaro reaction which do not contain a-hydrogen atoms. Thus, formaldehyde will undergo cannizzaro reaction.