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Which one does not give cannizzaro's reaction
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Which one does not give cannizzaro's reaction
  • B Benzaldehyde
  • C p-methoxy benzaldehyde
  • D 2,2 dimethyl propanal
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2,2 dimethyl propanal
Aldehyde, which does not have the $\alpha-H$ atom, gives cannizzaro's reaction on heating with conc. alkali solution $(50 \%)$

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