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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