what is the action of NAOH on aldehydes
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If NaOH is concentrated and the aldehyde does not have any alpha hydrogens, then Cannizaro reaction takes place.
If it is a dilute base and the aldehyde has alpha hydrogens, then Aldol condensation takes place.
Please refer to google about the above reactions only because they are important in +2.
If it is a dilute base and the aldehyde has alpha hydrogens, then Aldol condensation takes place.
Please refer to google about the above reactions only because they are important in +2.
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