Which of the following compounds will undergo Cannizzaro reaction ?
Which of the following compounds will undergo Cannizzaro reaction ?
A. `CH_(3)CHO`
B. `CH_(3)COCH_(3)`
C. `C_(6)H_(5)CHO`
D. `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CHO`
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Correct Answer - C
Aldehydes with no `alpha`-H atom undergo Cannizzaro reaction on heating with conc. alkali solution. Hence, only `C_(6)H_(5)CHO` will undergo the reaction.
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