Question

write a short note on cannizzaro reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Cannizzaro reaction is a redox reaction in which two molecules of an aldehyde are reacted to produce a primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid using a hydroxide base. Note that only aldehydes which don't have α-hydrogen [1] can undergo this reaction.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The Cannizzaro reaction is a redox reaction in which two molecules of an aldehyde are reacted to produce a primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid using a hydroxide base. ... In this process the dianion converts to a carboxylate anion and the aldehyde to an alkoxide.