Cannizzaro's reaction is NOT given by:
Correct answer: B. Acetaldehyde
- A. Formaldehyde
- B. Acetaldehyde
- C. Benzaldehyde
- D. Trimethyl acetaldehyde
Explanation
Cannizzaro's reaction is not given by aldehydes and ketones that have alpha hydrogen (hydrogen next to carbonyl carbon). In formaldehyde, there are no α Hydrogen so it will undergo this reaction. Acetaldehyde has 3 α Hydrogens next to C=O group so it cannot undergo this reaction. In trimethyl acetaldehyde, 3 CH3 groups are attached to α Carbon and no α Hydrogen so it will undergo this reaction. In benzaldehyde, there is benzyl group on α carbon so it does not have α Hydrogen and it will undergo this reaction.
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