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What is Cannizzaro reaction ? Name a compound which undergoes this reaction. Name the products formed when this compound undergoes the reaction.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Cannizzaro Reaction**: The Cannizzaro reaction is a chemical reaction that involves the base-induced disproportionation of two molecules of a non-enolizable aldehyde. In this reaction, one aldehyde molecule is oxidized to a carboxylic acid, while the other is reduced to a primary alcohol. 2. **Characteristics of the Reaction**: - The reaction requires a strong base, typically sodium hydroxide (NaOH). - It specifically occurs with non-enolizable aldehydes, which are aldehydes that do not have alpha-hydrogens. ...
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