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  4. Assertion: Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Reason: Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehyde.

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Q. Assertion : Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
Reason : Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehyde.

AIIMSAIIMS 2017Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde do not contain α-hydrogen and thus undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Formaldehyde is more reactive than aromatic aldehydes.