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Which one of the following aldehydes does not give Cannizzaro's reaction?

A

Formaidehyde

B

Acetaidehyde

C

Trimethyl acetaidehyde

D

Benzaldehyde

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B
Cannizzaro reaction is given by the aldehydes that do not contain `alpha`-H-tom. The The aldehydes like acetaidehyde, `CH_(3)CHO` possess `alpha`-H-tom and hence, does not undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
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