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Why does acetaldehyde not give cannizzaro reaction?

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Answered by Itzalien19
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Acetaldehyde, CH3CHO, does not undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes which do not have α hydrogen atom. Acetaldehyde, CH3CHO has α-hydrogen atoms. Therefore, it does not undergo cannizzaro reaction.

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