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Formaldehyde to acetaldehyde

Formaldehyde gives Cannizzaro's reaction while acetaldehyde does not. Why ?

Benzaldehyde cannot undergo Cannizzaro reaction.

Why does formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro's reaction while acetaldehyde gives aldol condensation?

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