Q.

Which of the following compounds would undergo the Cannizzaro reaction ?

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a

Acetaldehyde

b

Propionaldehyde

c

Benzaldehyde

d

Anisole

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • Cannizzaro reaction is given by those aldehydes which do not have any α−hydrogen 
  • In the given compounds, only benzaldehyde has no   α− hydrogens. then benzaldehyde  will gives Cannizzaro reaction.

 

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