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In presence of concentrated alkali OH-, trimethyl acetaldehyde undergoes the
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Aldol condensation
  • B Witting reaction
  • C Cannizzaro reaction
  • D Perkin reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cannizzaro reaction
Aldehydes lacking an α -hydrogen undergo self oxidation and reduction (disproportionation reaction), also known as Cannizzaro reaction.

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