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All the following undergo disproportionation in presence of conc. KOH except

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C6H6 – CHO
b
CH3CH2CHO
c
HCHO
d
(CH3)3CCHO

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Correct option is B

Aldehydes not containing α-Hydrogen atoms undergo disproportionation in presence of conc.alkali.  This reaction is called Cannizzaro reaction. Propanal cannot undergo Cannizzaro reaction, it contains α-Hydrogen atoms.

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