Which of the following does not undergo Cannizaro's reaction?

Question

Which of the following does not undergo Cannizaro's reaction? (A) Benzaldehyde (B) 2-methylpropanal (C) p-methoxybenzaldehyde (D) 2, 2-dimethylpropanal

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

2, 2-dimethylpropanal does not undergo Cannizaros reaction due to absence of α -H- atom.

Q. Which of the following does not undergo Cannizaro's reaction?

Benzaldehyde

2-methylpropanal

p-methoxybenzaldehyde

2, 2-dimethylpropanal

Formaldehyde

2, 2-dimethylpropanal does not undergo Cannizaros reaction due to absence of $α - H -$ atom.