Question

Why butan-1-ol does not undergo cannizaro as well as aldol reaction​

Answer 1

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The fact is that, aldehydes and ketones with alpha hydrogen undergoes Aldol condensation. On the other hand, aldehydes and ketones with no alpha hydrogen undergo Cannizzaro reaction.

However, butan-1-ol is an alcohol, it is neither aldehyde nor ketone. Hence, it undergoes neither of the above reactions.

If you oxidize butan-1-ol using mild oxidizing agents like PCC (Pyridinium chlorochromate), it is converted into Butanal (an aldehyde with alpha hydrogen), which undergoes Aldol condensation.

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Answer 2

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