Which of the following can undergo disproportionation reaction on heating with conc. alkali?

Which of the following can undergo disproportionation reaction on heating with conc. alkali?




Solution

Aldehyde having no $\alpha$-hydrogen will undergo disproportionation reaction on heating with concentrated alkali. This is also known as Cannizzaro's reaction. So, benzaldehyde having no $\alpha$-hydrogen undergoes disproportionation reaction.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (07 Jul Shift 1)

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