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Which of the following compounds undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction?

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Acetaldehyde
b
Acetone
c
Benzaldehyde
d
Propanal

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Correct option is C

Benzaldehyde does not show Cannizzaro reaction. Because they do not contain any a-hydrogen, benzaldehyde and formaldehyde do not undergo aldol condensation and only produce the byproducts of Cannizzaro's reaction.

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