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How Cannizzaro's reaction is called self-oxidation and reduction reaction? Ans:​

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Cannizzaro Reaction

A characteristic reaction of aldehydes without α hydrogens is the self oxidation-reduction they undergo in the presence of strong base. With methanal as an example, If the aldehyde has α hydrogens, other reactions usually occur more rapidly.

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