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Explain Cannizzaro reaction with an example.

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Aldehydes without contain `alpha-` hydrogen react with strong alkali like `NaOH` undergo redox reaction to produce a primary alcohol and a salt of carboxylic acid. This reaction is called cannizaro reaction.
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