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In a Cannizzaro reaction, the intermediate that will be best hydride donor is

A

B

C

Both (A) and (B)

D

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To determine which intermediate will be the best hydride donor in a Cannizzaro reaction, we need to analyze the structure of the intermediates involved and their electronic properties. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Cannizzaro Reaction**: - The Cannizzaro reaction involves the disproportionation of non-enolizable aldehydes in the presence of a strong base. In this reaction, one molecule of aldehyde is reduced to an alcohol, while another molecule is oxidized to a carboxylic acid. 2. **Identify the Intermediates**: ...
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