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ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Cannizzaro reaction is performed by

Answer: (D)

Solution

Cannizzaro's reaction needs an aldehyde with no α-hydrogen. Formaldehyde (no carbon neighbour at all) and benzaldehyde (aromatic carbon, no α-H) both

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