Question

The difference between aldol condensation and Cannizzaro’s reaction is that:

• A. the former takes place in the presence of α-H-atom
• B. the former takes place in the absence of α-H-atom
• C. the former takes place in the presence of β-H-atom
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A the former takes place in the presence of α-H-atom

Aldol condensation occurs in presence of α-hydrogens but cannizzaro’s reaction occurs in the absence of $\alpha -hydrogens$.