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Write true or false. Acetaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro's reaction on treatment with dilute alkali.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compound**: The compound in question is acetaldehyde, which has the chemical formula CH₃CHO. 2. **Understand Cannizzaro's Reaction**: Cannizzaro's reaction 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 is reduced to an alcohol, typically in the presence of a strong base. 3. **Check for Alpha-Hydrogens**: Acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) has three alpha-hydrogens attached to the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl group (the carbon of the aldehyde). This means it has the potential to undergo aldol condensation rather than Cannizzaro's reaction. ...
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