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Assertion :STATEMENT-1 : 2,2-dimethylpropanal undergoes cannizzaro reaction with concentrated NaOH. Reason: STATEMENT-2 : Cannizzaro reaction is a disproportionation reaction.

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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False
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STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True
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The correct option is B STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
Even though (CH3)2CHCHO has α-hydrogen, it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction, due to + I effects of methyl group and easy transfer of H ion from one molecule to another.

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