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Which of the following compoundswould undergo cannizzaro reaction:
Benzaldehyde, Cyclohexanone, 2- Methylpentanal.

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To determine which of the given compounds undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Cannizzaro Reaction The Cannizzaro reaction is a reaction that occurs with aldehydes that do not have alpha hydrogens. In this reaction, one molecule of the aldehyde is oxidized to a carboxylic acid, while another molecule is reduced to an alcohol. ### Step 2: Identify the Compounds We have three compounds to analyze: 1. Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) ...
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  • Which of the following compounds will undergo Cannizzaro reaction ?

    A
    `CH_(3)CHO`
    B
    `CH_(3)COCH_(3)`
    C
    `C_(6)H_(5)CHO`
    D
    `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CHO`
  • Which of the following does not undergo Cannizzaro reaction?

    A
    Benzaldehyde
    B
    2 - Methylpropanal
    C
    p - Methoxybenzaldehyde
    D
    2, 2 - Dimethylpropanal
  • Which of the following aldehydes will show Cannizzaro reaction ?

    A
    HCHO
    B
    `C_(6)H_(5)CHO`
    C
    `(CH_(3))_(3)C CHO`
    D
    All of these.
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