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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

A typical compound that undergoes both Cannizzaro's reaction and aldol condensation is:

Answer: (A)

Solution

Isobutyraldehyde has only a single, sterically hindered α-hydrogen (on its tertiary CH), which slows its self-aldol condensation enough

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