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Chemical Properties of Amines

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Which one of the following aldehyde gives Cannizzaro reaction when heated with strong alkali?

A

benzaldehyde

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B

acetaldehyde

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C

propionaldehyde

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D

all the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
all the above

Aldehydes and ketones having no a - hydrogen atoms undergo Cannizaro’s reaction with alkali

Benzaldehyde has no a - hydrogen

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