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Cannizzaro's reaction is an example of auto oxidation
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Cannizzaro reaction is an example auto oxidation. Aldehydes which do not contains a- hydrogen atom such as
benzaldehyde \( \left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CHO}\right) \), formaldehyde \( (\mathrm{HCHO}) \) undergo auto-oxidation and reduction when treated with
concentrated alkali.
benzaldehyde \( \left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CHO}\right) \), formaldehyde \( (\mathrm{HCHO}) \) undergo auto-oxidation and reduction when treated with
concentrated alkali.
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