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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.