Which of the following compounds would undergo aldol condensation,in which the Cannizzaro reaction and which neither? Write the structures of thé expected products of aldol condensation and Cannizzaro reaction. i. Methanal ii. 2-Methylpentanal iii. Benzaldehyde iv. Benzophenone v.Cyclohexanone vii.1-Phenylpropanone vii, Phenylacetaldehyde viii. Butan-1-ol ix. 2,2-Dimethylbutanal

Explanation

(ii), (v), (vi), (vii): Aldol condensation.(i),
(iii),(ix) Cannizzaro reaction.(iv), (viiii) Neither -
i. `2 HCHO stackrelNaOHrarr CH_3 OH dot+HCOONa`
(Cannizzaro.reaction)
ii. Figure
iii. fig
iv. Benxphenone will not undergo aldol condnesation and Cannizzaro reaction
v, vi, vii, viii, ix: figures