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Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes which do not have α-hydrogen atom. e.g. HCHO, C 6 H 5 CHO etc. Acetaldehyde, CH 3 CHO has α-hydrogen atoms. Therefore, it does not undergo cannizzaro reaction.

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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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348. Explain the following:

Acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO, does not undergo Cannizzaro reaction.

Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes which do not have α-hydrogen atom. e.g. HCHO, C₆H₅CHO etc. Acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO has α-hydrogen atoms. Therefore, it does not undergo cannizzaro reaction.

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348. Explain the following:Acetaldehyde, CH3CHO, does not undergo Cannizzaro reaction.

348. Explain the following:

Acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO, does not undergo Cannizzaro reaction.