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The Cannizzaro's reaction is not given b...

The Cannizzaro's reaction is not given by

A

Trimethyl acetaldehyde

B

Acetaldehyde

C

Benzaldehyde

D

Formaldehyde

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B
Aldehydes having no `alpha`-hydrogen gives Cannizaro's reaction. Acetaldehyde has `alpha`-hydrogen atom, hence does not give this reaction.
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