Manipal Engineering Manipal Engineering Solved Paper-2014

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    Which of the following statements is not true for acetaldehyde?

    A) It will undergo an aldol condensation reaction.

    B) It will undergo a Cannizzaro reaction.

    C) It will undergo a halo form reaction

    D) Enolisation is catalysed by acid or base

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Acetaldehyde contains \[F{{e}^{+}}\] so it undergoes aldol condensation rather than Cannizzaro reaction.


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