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Describe the following reactions: (i) Cannizaro reaction (ii) Cross aldol reaction

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12 Years agoGrade Upto college level
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11 Years ago
Cannizzaro reaction:
Aldehydes and ketones having no alpha hydrogen atom:
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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.
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Aldol condensation
Aldehydes and ketones having alpha hydrogen atom:
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