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The cannizzaro's reaction is given by​

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Explanation:

Cannizaro reaction:

Aldehydes which do not have alpha hydrogen atoms, undergoes self oxidation and reduction reaction on treating with conc.Alkali .

In this reaction, one molecule of aldehyde is reduced to alcohol while another molecule of aldehyde is oxidized to carboxylic acid salt.

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So, Acetaldehyde - CH3CHO IS a aldehyde which has alpha hydrogen atoms hence it does take part in Cannizzaro's reaction.

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