Cannizaro's reaction is not given by :

Cannizaro's reaction is not given by :


  3. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$
  4. $\mathrm{HCHO}$

Solution

Only those aldehydes which do not have $\alpha-\mathrm{H}$ atom undergo Cannizaro's reaction. Hence $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$ will not undergo Cannizaro's reaction as it has $3 \alpha$ $\mathrm{H}$ atoms.

Asked in: JEE Main 2013 (25 Apr Online)

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