Among the following, which statement is incorrect?
A
will not respond to haloform test
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B
gives cannizzaro reaction
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C
does not give cannizzaro reaction
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D
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Solution
The correct option is D (a) General haloform reaction:- R→H, alkyl, aryl group
But in case of option A, halogenation does not occur because hydrogen of –OH group is more acidic react with base rapidly than the methyl group of α-hydrogen.
(b) Cannizzaro reaction, the base-induced disproportionation of two molecules of a non-enolizable aldehyde to give primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
(c) Does not give Cannizzaro reaction.
(d)