Statement- I: $(C H_{3})_{2} C H C H O$ mainly undergoes Cannizzaro reaction when heated with the strong alkali.
Statement- II : Steric hindrance prevents aldol condensation.

Both the statements are true and statement-II

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Both statements are true but statement- II is not the correct explanation of statement-I.

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Statement-I is true but statement-II is false

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The correct option is A Both the statements are true and statement-II
The steric effect of the 2 methyl group hinders the aldol condensation reaction so it mainly undergoes cannizzaro reaction however note that it can undergo cross aldol condensation with formaldehyde.

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Statement- I: (CH3)2CHCHO mainly undergoes Cannizzaro reaction when heated with the strong alkali.Statement- II : Steric hindrance prevents aldol condensation.

The correct option is A Both the statements are true and statement-IIThe steric effect of the 2 methyl group hinders the aldol condensation reaction so it mainly undergoes cannizzaro reaction however note that it can undergo cross aldol condensation with formaldehyde.

Statement- I: $(C H_{3})_{2} C H C H O$ mainly undergoes Cannizzaro reaction when heated with the strong alkali.
Statement- II : Steric hindrance prevents aldol condensation.

The correct option is A Both the statements are true and statement-II
The steric effect of the 2 methyl group hinders the aldol condensation reaction so it mainly undergoes cannizzaro reaction however note that it can undergo cross aldol condensation with formaldehyde.