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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Reaction MCQ

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Question

Cannizzaro reaction is shown by aldehydes lacking:

  1. A
    alpha hydrogen
    Correct
  2. B
    carbonyl group
  3. C
    oxygen atom
  4. D
    hydrogen bonding

Correct answer

alpha hydrogen

Explanation

Non-enolizable aldehydes undergo disproportionation.

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