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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

CH3CHO does not undergo cannizzaro reaction.w hy explain

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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7 Years ago
Dear student
 
Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes which do not have alpha hydrogen but CH3CHO has alpha hydrogen hence it can not give this reaction.