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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Cannizzaro's reaction is not given by:

Answer: (B)

Solution

Acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) has α-hydrogens on its methyl group, so it preferentially undergoes base-catalyzed aldol condensation

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