Which compound undergo Cannizzro's react...

Which compound undergo Cannizzro's reaction ?

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Three aldehydes, i.e., methanal, benzaldehyde and 2,2-dimethylbutanal do not contain `alpha`-hydrogens and hence undergo Cannizzaro reaction.

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