Question

Give examppe of a cannizaro type reaction where aldehyde respond

Answer 1

Those Compound which Not Contain alpha hydrogen use as cannizaro Reaction.

Catalyst→ Conc.NaOH or Conc.KOH

Ex- H-CH=O + H-CH=O →conc.NaOH→ H-CH2-OH + H-C=O-NaO