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The Cannizaro Reaction

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Cannizzaro reaction is used mostly in aldehydes with ______ $α H$ -atoms

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In cannizzaro reaction, aldehydes which do not have any alpha hydrogen atom, on treatment with conc. NaOH or KOH solution, undergo a simultaneous oxidation and reduction (disproportionation) forming a salt of carboxylic acid and alcohol.

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