Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2009

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    Which of the following will respond to Cannizaros reaction?

    A)  2, 2-dimethylpropanal

    B)  Acetaldehyde

    C)  Propionaldehyde

    D)  Cinnamaldehyde

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The aldehydes which do not contain\[\alpha -\] hydrogen atom, give Cannizaros reaction. 2, 2-dimethyl propanal does not contain any a-hydrogen atom and hence, undergoes Cannizaros reaction.


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