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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

An aldehyde which undergoes Cannizzaro’s reaction but does not reduce Fehling’s solution is

Answer: (C)

Solution

Benzaldehyde has no α-hydrogen (Cannizzaro positive) and, being aromatic, does not reduce Fehling's solution; gives Cannizzaro but

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