Which of the following will respond to Cannizaros reaction?

Question

Which of the following will respond to Cannizaros reaction? (A) 2, 2-dimethylpropanal (B) Acetaldehyde (C) Propionaldehyde (D) Cinnamaldehyde

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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

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

2, 2-dimethylpropanal

Acetaldehyde

Propionaldehyde

Cinnamaldehyde

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