Question

cannizaro reaction and why ethanal does not react ???​

Answer 1

The Cannizzaro reaction is a redox reaction in which two molecules of an aldehyde are reacted to produce a primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid using a hydroxide base. In this process the dianion converts to a carboxylate anion and the aldehyde to an alkoxide.

ANSWER

acetaldehyde

SOLUTION

Cannizaro reaction is given by the compounds which does not have  hydrogens. Acetaldehyde contains 3  hydrogens therefore it will undergo aldol condensation not cannizzaro.