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Which of the following does not undergo Cannizzaro reaction?

A

Benzaldehyde

B

2 - Methylpropanal

C

p - Methoxybenzaldehyde

D

2, 2 - Dimethylpropanal

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B
Aldehydes containing no `alpha`-H atoms on heating with concentrated alkali solution `(50%)` undergo Cannizzaro's reaction. In this reaction one molecule is oxidised at the expense of other which is reduced to alcohol.
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