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In Cannizzaro's reaction an aldehyde und...

In Cannizzaro's reaction an aldehyde undergoes

A

Oxidation

B

reduction

C

oxidation and reduction

D

neither oxidation nor reduction

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The correct Answer is:
C
In Cannizzaro's reaction, aldehydes not containing `alpha-H` atom undergo self oxidation reduction reaction.
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