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The compound that does not undergo cannizaro reaction is:
The compound that does not undergo cannizaro reaction is:
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The correct option is B acetaldehyde
Cannizaro reaction is given by the compounds which does not have α hydrogens. Acetaldehyde contains 3 α hydrogens therefore it will undergo aldol condensation not cannizzaro.
Cannizaro reaction is given by the compounds which does not have α hydrogens. Acetaldehyde contains 3 α hydrogens therefore it will undergo aldol condensation not cannizzaro.
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