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Q. Which of the following will respond to Cannizaros reaction?

ManipalManipal 2009Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

The aldehydes which do not contain $\alpha$-hydrogen atom, give Cannizaro's reaction. 2, 2-dimethyl propanal does not contain any $\alpha$-hydrogen atom and hence, undergoes Cannizaro's reaction.