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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12011495

Cannizzaro reaction is not shown by

  • CH3CHO

  • HCHO

Solution

C.

CH3CHO

The aldehyde/ketone, those do not contain alpha-H atom, show Cannizzaro reaction.

In CH3CHO, the carbonyl group is attached to C- atom having alpha- Hydrogen; Hence, CH3CHO do not show Cannizzaro reaction.