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Cannizaro's reaction is not given by ______________.

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B

C

HCHO

D

`CH_(3)CHO`

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`CH_(3)CHO` contains `alpha` hydrogens and therefore , does not undergo Cannizzaro.s reaction . All other aldehydes , do not have `alpha` hydrogens and hence undergo Cannizzaro.s reaction.
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