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In Cannizarro's reaction of formaldehyde involves
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Formaldehyde gives Cannizzaro's reaction while acetaldehyde does not. ... It therefore, takes part in Cannizzaro's reaction when heated with strong NaOH to form a methyl alcohol and sodium formate mixture. Acetaldehyde fails to react since it has α-hydrogen atoms present.

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