Gaurav
Last Activity: 10 Years ago
Cannizzaro reaction:
Aldehydes and ketones having no alpha hydrogen atom:

When two carbonyl groups are present within a molecule, think of intramolecular reaction.
OH-will attack more positively charged carbon. In this case, it is right >c=0 group.

Aldol condensation
Aldehydes and ketones having alpha hydrogen atom:
