Which of the following give self redox reaction ?
Which of the following give self redox reaction ?
A. Methanal
B. Ethanal
C. Butanal
D. Methanol
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Correct Answer - A
Self redox reaction is Cannizzaros not given by those aldehydes which contain `alpha` - hydrogen atoms. Methanal does not have `alpha`- hydrogen atoms, hence, it give self redox reaction.
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