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Q. Which of the following compounds will undergo Cannizzaro reaction?

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Aldehydes with no $\alpha-H$ atom undergo Cannizzaro reaction on heating with cone, alkali solution. Hence, only $C_{6}H_{5}CHO$ will undergo the reaction.