Question

Difference between aldol condensation and cannizzaro reaction

Answer 1

Aldol condensation :

→Dilute base is used.
→takes place only in α-hydrogen containing Aldehydes and ketones.
→The final product is a β-hydroxy ketone.
→2nd order reaction.

Cannizaro condensation :

→Concentrated base is used.
→takes place only in Aldehydes without α-hydrogens.
→there are 2 products formed namely an acid and an alcohol.
→It is a 3rd order Disproportionation reaction.

Answer 2

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